The 2011-2012 heating season is here!
On behalf of the South Shore Community Action Council, the Harwich COA's trained staff assists with the review of applications for accuracy and thoroughness before forwarding to SSCAC who will then make the determination of eligibility. It is advisable to apply as soon as you think you might be in need as the processing time is lengthy due to high volume.
Emergeny situtations will not be considered unless a complete application has been submitted to the SSCAC. An oil tank must be at less than an 1/8th of a tank to be considered an emergency. Appointments will be made on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 3pm.
When you call for an appointment we will determine the documents you will need to bring in to support your application
There's No Place Like Home!
Are you worried you might fall in the bathroom? Are the stairs getting harder to negotiate? There is help available to assist seniors with financing home modifications to make home safer and more comfortable.
The Home Modification Loan Program can be used only for home modifications such as a ramp, stairlift, grab bars, or widening doorways so that you can stay independent and remain in your home longer . It is a zero to three per cent interest loan and is repaid at the time of sale or transfer of the home. There are generally no monhly payments and no interst accrues.
Eligibility is based on income guidelines and documentation of need. For more information call the Outreach Office at the COA or Susan Gillam at 617 204 3739. You can also visit www.mass.gov/mrc.hmlp
Frauds and Scams
Are you tired of receiving those annoying telemarketing phone calls at dinner time? Unsure about which mail to keep or discard? Below is contact information from the Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Service to remove your name from these lists.
- To remove your name from mailing lists, enclose $1 and write to Direct Marketing Association, Mail Preference Service, PO Box 282, Carmel NY 10512
- To remove your name from telemarketing call lists contact: Do Not Call registry at 1 888 382 1222 or register online at www.donotcall.gov
- To opt out of pre-approved unsolicited credit card offers register online at www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1 567 8688 888
By registering with these sites, you will be protecting yourself from unwanted mail and phone calls that could potentially lead to being scammed.