Operation Fuel Thirsty for Funding
AP
The state has yet to sign off on funds to help the needy with heating this winter.
Once again, Operation Fuel is gearing up to provide assistance to Connecticut residents who may not be able to pay their heating bills this winter. But this year, there's a snag.
Operation Fuel is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides energy emergency aid to those who do not qualify for government assistance or those who have exhausted their government benefits.
However, the program is still waiting to sign a new contract with state. Executive Director Patricia Wrice says if that doesn't happen, that could mean clients may have their heat turned off this year. Wrice says the money is needed even more this year because more people are out of work, or have had their hours cut back.
At New Britain's Human Resources Agency, Barbara Parsons, the director of Community Services, says requests for assistance are up nearly twenty percent. Client Diane Brooks of New Britain says the cost of fuel is so high she now goes to two food pantries for her food. Parsons says her agency is doing all it can to help Brooks, and others, who find themselves in the same situation.
Posted Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 - 11:39 PM EST
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