Orange County Fuel Fund

Orange County Fuel Fund

Assistance Request

Customer Information

The Orange County Fuel Fund assists households who can not pay their heating bills and need help. Here are some of the things your household should think about before applying.

Does Your Income Qualify for Our Fund and Other Programs?

1. Does your household income qualify? It might if:

Your Household Size Is: & Your Household Income Is Below:
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2. Are you eligible for HEAP?

If you are, we can help you to apply for HEAP before coming to the Fuel Fund.

3. Have you applied for other types of assistance?

You may be eligible for help from other local programs through Salvation Army, FEMA, Catholic Charities, People for People or your utility. We ask you to apply for other types of help first.

4. Do you have savings or investments of $7,500 or less?

How Often Can You Apply For Help From the Fuel Fund?

One time in a twelve-month period (our program year is November 2, 2009 – May 28, 2010)

What Kind of Help Can You Receive From the Fund?

The Fund can help with a payment of up to $585 to your utility provider for gas or electric use for your heat. For fuel-only assistance the benefit is for up to 150 gallons of fuel or a minimum delivery.

What Kind of Documentation Will You Need to Apply?

1. Identification: (the following is required for all members of household)

• Drivers licenses
• Birth certificates or passports
• Social Security numbers (copies of Social Security cards if you do not file taxes)

2. Proof of income: (All of the following is required for all members of household)

• Social security benefit awards or
• Disability stubs or
• Payroll wages (most recent pay stubs – if paid weekly, submit 4. If paid bi-weekly submit 2.)
• Proof of all income (ex: child support payments, alimony payments, dividends, etc.)
• 2009 tax return (Federal and State Returns – all pages needed)
• Three most recent bank statements – Both checking and savings…for all documentation, submit all pages and for all members of household
• Proof of savings and investments

How Can You Apply?

Here are ways to apply for help from the Orange County Fuel Fund. Please use the one that works best for you.

How To Apply	Where To Apply	Phone
Online**	From a computer in your home or public library. The application is available online HERE at http://www.uwoc.org	United Way of Orange County845/457-4774 (phone), 845/457-4702 (fax)
In Person	At a Fuel Fund partner agency:RECAP Newburgh Community Action Committee Orange County Dept. of Social Services Orange County Dept. for Aging Cooperative Extension of Orange County	List partner phone numbers
Don’t forget to send proof of identification, savings, income, and signed application.	Mail these toUnited Way of Orange County Attn: Fuel Fund Coordinator 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 102, Montgomery, NY 12549	United Way of Orange County845/457-4774 (phone), 845/457-4702 (fax)

For More Information, Contact:  United Way at 845-457-4774.

** IMPORTANT – When completing the application online, the required documentation and signature page must be mailed or dropped off at Orange County United Way, 30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 102, Montgomery, NY 12549, ATTN: Fuel Fund Manager in order to complete the processing of the application.