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CRISIS FUEL AND HOME HEATING FUEL ASSISTANCE | CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION

20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641-4138

Crisis Fuel: Income Guidelines Apply; Household has a quarter of a tank of fuel or less, and/or an electricity disconnect or a disconnect on other main heat source (such as natural gas); "After Hours Crisis Fuel Assistance" for Weekends/Holidays: Same requirements as above, plus at least one member of household is a "vulnerable population" member (age 60 or older, under age 6, or is a recipient of federal disability benefit)
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Closed on State Holidays
8024791053

Voice - Information & Services

8663317741

Voice - Information & Services | Crisis Fuel Weekends and Holidays

8006391053

Voice - Toll Free

8024795353

Fax - FAX

https://capstonevt.org/heat-and-utility-assistance

Barnard, Vermont
Bethel, Vermont
Granville, Vermont
Hancock, Vermont
Pittsfield, Vermont
Rochester, Vermont
Royalton, Vermont
Sharon, Vermont
Stockbridge, Vermont
Lamoille county, Vermont
Orange county, Vermont
Washington county, Vermont

Description

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helping with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood.

Last Assured

06/18/2025

Providing organization

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION

Capstone Community Action is a regional community action agency that provides a continuum of case management services, advocacy and assistance to help move families, in over 56 towns located primarily in Washington, Lamoille and Orange Counties, from anti-poverty to self-sufficiency. programs and services include case management and advocacy, Early Head Start/Head Start, food programs, homelessness prevention, transportation assistance, emergency fuel assistance, weatherization information and assistance, small business development, individual development accounts, and tax preparation assistance.