DERBY - Maintaining a warm household during winter months can be costly.
Families and individuals who have not obtained help to offset winter heating bills can apply up to May 1 for assistance from TEAM, Inc.
Eligible households may secure fuel deliveries and
have their utility heating costs defrayed. For households whose heat is
included in their rent, one-time financial assistance is available.
Eligibility is determined by income, household size and liquid assets.
Eligibility is determined by income, household size and liquid assets.
Applicants are eligible based on review of their total
household income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation,
Social Security, pension, etc.; household size; and liquid assets, as
shown through bank statements.
If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider.
If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider.
Both homeowners and renters who are residents of
Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour,
Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance from TEAM.
To schedule an appointment with TEAM Energy Assistance, call 203-736-5420 ext. 3 in Derby; in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100 ext. 124.
It aims to achieve its mission by conducting activities that address the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and families including resource mobilization, education, advocacy and service delivery.
TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour and Woodbridge.
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