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Heating assistance threatened during government shutdown

Melissa White • November 5, 2025

Seen on Western Mass News: Thousands of households in the greater Springfield area rely on heating assistance to stay warm.

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Heating assistance funds running out early as brutal winter continues

By Melissa White • February 18, 2026

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Valley Opportunity Council begins processing heating assistance applications after shutdown

By Melissa White • December 5, 2025

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Important Fuel Assistance Updates

November 19, 2025

Federal Shutdown Ends and HEAP (Fuel Assistance) Funding to Resume

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