Mt. Carmel Center Kids Help Plant Trees at VOC
October 6, 2017
On October 5th, kids from VOC's Mt. Carmel Early Education and Care program joined staff from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to plant trees on VOC's property. VOC has been collaborating with the DCR for our Greening the Gateway Cities program. This program is designed to increase the tree canopy in the Willimansett section of Chicopee.
Check out the great articles from WWLP Youngsters Helped Out in Chicopee Tree Planting and Masslive Chicopee Children Plant Trees.
To learn how you can Adopt-a-Tree that has already been planted or to find out how to get a FREE tree planted in your yard give us a call at 413-612-0206 and ask for Kevin!
1) Only those households experiencing a heating-related emergency will be served by the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) while the shutdown is in place. Emergencies Include: No heat, A termination notice from a utility, less than 1/8 of a tank of oil, less than three days’ supply of other deliverable fuels Limited Funding Available starting November 1 Only for Heating Emergencies 2) Standard fuel assistance supports through Valley Opportunity Council are not currently available until the Federal Government shutdown ends and Fuel Assistance funds are restored to the budget If you believe you are experiencing a heating emergency, please call 413-552-1548 and a member of our fuel assistance team will assist.
[Western Mass News] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As we go deeper into fall, heating costs are expected to increase once again. And right now, there is a way for some to get assistance, while the commonwealth looks to do something about this issue.
Melissa White, Director of Programs at Valley Opportunity Council, is interviewed by Western Mass News about the coming heating season.
