As fuel costs continue to increase, many Vermonters are feeling the strain — particularly those who were already pressed to make ends meet. And for some, the trend has already contributed to big decisions, like switching out a primary source of heat.
The City will open an extreme cold weather shelter in partnership with the CVOEO at the Miller Center at 130 Gosse Court in response to the dangerously cold weather forecasted this week.
Bitterly cold weather will be arriving this weekend, and Burlington is among the communities preparing to open emergency shelters.
Residents struggling to heat their homes this winter may find help through the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s Warmth Support Program, thanks to a matching campaign launched with Community Bank.
In mid-November, the Champlain Valley got its first snow — a surprise to many, and a signal that our long, cold season has begun. If you or someone you know needs help staying warm, CVOEO’s Warmth Support Program is here.
An annual program that helps Vermonters both afford tires and home heating fuel broke records this year, according to the Governor. Gov. Phil Scott announced on Tuesday that this year’s Wheels for Warmth tire sale generated more than $100,000.
In 2005, Wheels for Warmth raised just under $12,000. This year, 20 years later, $115,000 was raised in tire sales, recycled tires, and donations from individuals and businesses. Since 2005, about 80,000 tires have been repurposed or put back into use and just under one-million dollars have been raised.
If you're worried about the cost of a new set of snow tires, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is holding its annual Wheels for Warmth event.
A highlight of autumn events, including Wheels for Warmth, benefitting the Warmth Support Program administered by CVOEO and all community action agencies across Vermont.
Wheels for Warmth was founded to make low cost tires available before winter begins while keeping bad or discarded tires off of roadways and out of streams – and all funds raised through the initiative provide heating fuel for Vermonters.