| Address: | PO Box 200
East Wilton, ME 04234 |
| Location: | 20 Church St.
Wilton |
| Phone: | (207) 645-3764 x 5270; 1-800-645-9396 (toll free) |
| E-mail: | tgage@wmca.org |
| Website: | http://www.wmca.org/index.htm |
| Contact: | Tania Gage |
| Clients: | Fuel Assistance participants. |
| Services: | Fuel Assistance is a program designed to help low-income individuals in the area who qualify, pay for kerosene, oil, propane, wood, electricity or coal to heat their homes. Western Maine Community Action: Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is a social service agency that has been providing services for over 40 years to people living in the western mountain region of Maine. WMCA is funded with private, local, state and federal money. The majority of WMCA services are designed to assist low to moderate-income people in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties. Some of WMCA’s services are available regardless of income. WMCA offers numerous programs and services that include nutrition, health, home ownership, education, training, employment, volunteerism, and heating and energy assistance. The heating and energy assistance program, know as LIHEAP, program runs from October 1 - April 30. If someone has applied for LIHEAP and the individual is still in need of emergency assistance, he or she will then need to apply for the Emergency Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) funds. If that person still needs help with Fuel Assistance after applying for LIHEAP and ECIP then he or she can then apply for assistance with the Ecumenical Heating Fund (which is also administered through WMCA). Phone: (207) 645-3764 x 5532 or 1-800-645-9636 x5532, PO Box 200, East Wilton, Maine 04234, 20 Church St., Wilton. tgage@wmca.org or jfrost@wmca.org. Hours: 8:00-4:30 p.m. Contact: Tania Gage (Livermore and Livermore Falls residents need to contact Community Concepts for more information regarding Fuel Assistance.) Oil Tank Replacement Program The Oil Tank Replacement Program helps homeowners on Fuel Assistance get their oil tanks replaced free of charge. Oil tanks are eligible for replacement if they are leaking, have the potential of leaking, and are rusted. To qualify for this program you must be on Fuel Assistance, own your home/mobile home, and own the oil tank that needs to be replaced. Refrigerator, Water bed, and Light Bulb Replacement Program This program helps home owners by saving money on their energy bills by replacing refrigerators that are nine year old or older, changing a water bed over to a regular mattress, and changing the light bulbs to more energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. These changes help homeowners cut down on their electric bill to save them money. CMP Line Extension Program Provides up to $2800 in a credit against the cost of installation of electrical power to a new home. Income eligible at 115% of median income. |
| Fees: | None. |