Help! I am in dire straits!

[chillfactor]

I am 78 years old and disabled. Most of the year I can handle living on my social security but the winter months are terribly difficult with the extra cost of heating. I am behind now on my electric bill and the company is threatening to turn off my electric power in a few days.. My propane tank is almost empty and it s very cold in New Mexico this time of the year through March. I am in desperate need of help. Your help would enable me to be able to cook my meals and keep me warm.

I have set up a GoFundMe account:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-i-am-in-dire-straits?

[Karadeniz]

1. Thanks for letting us know!❤

[Haggis for Breakfast]

2. Your state government should have a program to aid you.

Also, most cities/communities have a Senior Services Agency/Outreach. Check your community for one. Contact your state and federal representatives and find out what programs you may be eligible for low income seniors. Google "Meals on Wheels" for the contact in your area. Hope this helps get you started.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

3. P/S Does your utility company know that you are disabled ?

If not, tell them immediately. In many states, it is ILLEGAL to turn off the power of some one who is disabled.

[DonaldsRump]

4. God bless. You have family on DU, so thanks for posting n/t

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. K & R

[TheBlackAdder]

6. Just sent a little ❤️ your way.

[pnwmom]

7. Possibly another option here:

https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1562

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. Yes, New Mexico provides assistance to low income people

to help with heating bills.

Click on the link that pnwmom posted.

[chillfactor]

11. I have tried every option available in NM

and so have my friends trying to help me.....my ss check is $100 more than any service accepts......I am going to be cold and not be able to cook meals.....the government doesn't care if can eat or stay warm. And Meals on Wheels does not deliver where I live.

[TygrBright]

9. Call these folks ASAP:

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)
Energy Assistance Program

Virginia Office
702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792-2797
[phone]

[e-mail]

https://www.aeoa.org/housing/energy-assistance

Service Details
DESCRIPTION
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include:
* Help paying energy bills
* Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered
* Information on efficient and safe use of home heating energy
* Helping you work with your energy suppliers and human service providers
* Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home

They may have an emergency assistance program as well. Give 'em a call Monday morning.

helpfully,
Bright

[dflprincess]

10. AEOA only serves a few counties in northern Minnesota

The poster is in New Mexico.

[TygrBright]

15. Obvs I was confuzzled by the location in the poster's profile...

I can provide a link to the provider that offers the same Federally-subsidized services here in NM if I know WHERE in NM the poster is located.

helpfully,
Bright

[dflprincess]

17. Easy to transpose the "NM" and "MN"

I've done that myself.

[TygrBright]

18. Actually, as of last night when I posted, the poster's profile listed "location" as Eveleth, MN.

Although that is no longer part of their profile.

And their favorite forum is still "Minnesota."

So that's what confuzzled me.

I rarely transpose NM and MN. I was born and raised in MN, and now I live and work in NM.

Probably not a big deal in any case.

I could certainly point them to the LIHEAP provider for their NM county, but they haven't responded with that information.

nonplusedly,
Bright

[TheBlackAdder]

12. Just $2 away from your initial goal!

[Peace06]

13. Please send

Your address or a friends address so i can send a small check. I have been ripped off so many times on online credit card use.

[Raine]

14. Love & positive thoughts

💕

[spanone]

16. K&R...