SALEM/SHUSHAN FUEL FUND FACES GREATEST CHALLENGE IN ITS 15TH YEAR
SALEM ROTARY HOSTS TAKE-OUT BENEFIT HAM DINNER, OCT 29 TO HELP

The Salem/Shushan Fuel fund was formed, by Mike Keyes, at the Historic Salem Courthouse, in September of 2008. This Winter (2022-2023) will be the 15th year that the Salem/Shushan community has come together to make sure that its residents stay warm. For most of its existence the Fuel Fund has been administered by the Salem United Methodist Church, with the help of Salem Rotary Club and many generous donors. Last winter season it served over 30 households and distributed over $12,000 in fuel oil/propane/ wood pellets/electricity/etc. This season will probably be its greatest challenge to date. Fuel costs (all costs) have increased significantly and the Fund has already distributed over $2000 to help those in need. Cost increases alone will most likely drive total expenditures close to $20,000 this winter, even if demands are not higher. In addition, it would not be at all surprising if higher costs in all areas led to more households being in need of help. The Fund is 100% donation driven. All those who volunteer for the Fund send a huge "Thank You" to all those who continue to make it possible for us to help those in need.  None of this happens without their individual generous support!

The Fund is for both those who qualify for HEAP ( Home Energy Assistance Program) AND those who do NOT qualify ! If you think you may qualify for HEAP, call 518-746-2236 to apply.You may apply over the phone, by mail or online. It is not necessary to visit the office in Ft. Edward.
To determine your eligibility visit the following website:
www.ny.gov/services/apply-heating-and-cooling-assistance-heap

If you do not qualify for HEAP (or have already exhausted your HEAP funding) and you are in need of assistance with your heating bills or know someone who is in need, call John Hickland at 518-854-8022 and he will help you.

Salem Rotary Club will hold a Fuel Fund Benefit Take-Out Ham Dinner from 4:30-5:30, on Saturday, October 29, at the Historic Salem Courthouse. Take out only with pre-paid ticket. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to the Fuel Fund. Tickets are available from Rotarians and at A + J Enterprises and Salem Hardware. Additional donations will be accepted with many thanks! Checks may be made out to: Salem United Methodist Church (with "Fuel Fund" on the memo line) and mailed to: Salem United Methodist Church 31 West Broadway, Salem, NY 12865.

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