Seen on Western Mass News: Home heating assistance applications available
Melissa White • September 25, 2025
Melissa White, Director of Programs at Valley Opportunity Council, is interviewed by Western Mass News about the coming heating season.
Seen on Western Mass News: Thousands of households in the greater Springfield area rely on heating assistance to stay warm.
Valley Opportunity Council hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event in Chicopee, providing a safe and festive environment for families to celebrate Halloween.
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.
