Operation Bootstrap (Beverly)

This is food buying co-operative. Participants can purchase predetermined bags of groceries at a discounted rate.

Requirements:  2 hours of community service per month.

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MassSAVE Energy Audits

MassSAVE is a year-round energy efficiency program aimed at reducing energy costs, improving home performance, creating a healthier environment, and improving comfort. It is available to all Massachusetts residents, whether they rent or own their home. MassSAVE offers energy tips, information about free home energy assessments, energy-saving products, loans, rebates, and other incentives for energy saving home improvements. Please call 1-866-527-7283 for more information.

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Massachusetts Energy Alliance

Can provide additional assistance for families on Fuel Assistance who use up their benefit.

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Good Neighbor Energy Fund

Administered by: Salvation Army 93 North St. Salem MA  978-744-5181

This program will provide up to $300.00 emergency assistance for energy for individuals not eligible for Fuel Assistance

Applicants must contact the Salvation Army directly to set up an appointment. They should bring documentation on household income.

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Citizens Energy

1-800JOE 4 OIL

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The Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program

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The Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program, operated by Easter Seals Massachusetts, is an alternative financing project that gives people with disabilities and elders access to low interest cash loans to purchase assistive devices and services. The program has many options that can help — even for people who don’t think they would qualify for a loan.

Assistive technology (AT) is any device that helps a person achieve greater independence and lead a more productive life. Many different items are considered assistive technology, including:

• Hearing aids
• Computers with special programs
• Electric wheelchairs or scooters
• Adapted vehicles

An assistive technology service helps people determine which device may be right for them. It also helps people locate and purchase devices, trains them on their use, and provides maintenance and repair. The MA AT Loan Program can refer loan recipients to assistive technology services that meet their specific needs.

Download the MA AT Loan Brochure.

This program is supported by grants to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The MA AT Loan Program is operated and maintained by Easter Seals Massachusetts in partnership with Sovereign Bank.