| Program |
Description |
Eligibility |
Self Help, Inc.
Call 508-588-5440
|
Assists those facing a heat/energy crisis |
Currently without heat, received a shutoff notice, or nearly out of fuel |
| Eversource Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund |
Provides assistance to those experiencing a temporary crisis that results in an inability to pay your utility bill
|
Income-eligible MA homeowners & renters |
| Eversource Payment Plans |
Payment plans up to 4 months to avoid disconnection
|
Eversource customers struggling to pay or with a past due balance
|
| Eversource New Start Program |
Eliminate portions of your overdue Eversource balance by making payments on time each month
|
Income-eligible Eversource customers with balances of $300+ that are 60+ days overdue |
| Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT) |
Provides up to $7,000 per 12 month period to pay for rent, utilities, moving costs, and mortgage payments
|
At risk of homelessness or losing your housing (e.g. Notice to Quit, utility shutoff notice, etc.)
|
| Westwood Community Chest |
Awards funds for costs associated with basic needs, such as medical care, housing, and utilities |
Westwood residents experiencing financial difficulty |
Emergency Assistance