The state of Connecticut has made a big promise to the poor this winter, they promised to use the state surplus money to keep them warm. The question on everyones mind, is will that money really arrive to the cold, hungry, huddled masses and oh yes the elderly. With 6.1% Unemployment, and tens of thousands of poor in our state is this heating thing really going to work? Can it be expected to be a consumer friendly process? The answer is I do not know but anyone worried should start requesting paperwork now. (See link Below)Incredible as it may be, it certainly all sounds too good to be true, but some have questioned that the surplus money is too little to meet the unexpected needs of the poor. Furthermore energy assistance once available to many Section 8 people who could be young moms with kids living in subsidized housing projects, may now be competing with $5.00 per gallon oil and the unpleasant suprise of the "nouveu-pauvre."
Our legislature has made a pretty big promise, or created the illusion of a promise, I believe that the the 88 million surplus may fall short in meeting the demand for energy that I expect will be coming this winter.
Should this year be colder than last year than poor folks can be expected to shiver a little more than usual as they are on the phone demanding that state oil truck. If you are concerned that any of your loved ones this year may need help, please visit this LINK and start the process now. The longer you wait the more overwhelmed the system becomes and the greater chance no assistance will be given.
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