If your family is in a temporary or inadequate living situation due to a loss of housing, your child might be eligible for certain educational rights and services under the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information, visit our McKinney-Vento Resource Page.
View the brochure here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy-2024-cold-relief-brochure-0/download
The Cold Relief Brochure lists resources and financial assistance for keeping your home warm this winter. View the full document for details. Please note that Attleboro is code 18.
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: https://helpsteps.com/
Call 211 or visit the website for resources in your community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On the website, go to the Housing section for shelters and temporary housing, financial assistance, emergency maintenance, and innovative housing solutions.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-guide-to-obtaining-housing-assistance
A reference guide for Massachusetts residents seeking information on housing.
Phone: 774-520-2555
Website: cssdioc.org
Monday through Friday
9:00 Am to 5:00 PM
CCFR provides housing stability through our rental assistance programs and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs based on the families and individuals meeting the eligibility grant requirements.
Phone: 781-422-4200
Website: http://www.nhsmass.org/
Housing Assistance (RAFT rental assistance program, mortgage assistance program), Financial Assistance, homelessness prevention
New Bedford Coordinated Entry Line: 508-999-4757 (M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm)
24/7 Shelter Line: 508-997-3202 (after hours and weekend emergencies)
Website: https://www.cssdioc.org/sr-rose-network/
Catholic Charities, Youth and Young Adult Program
New Bedford, MA 02744
A youth in crisis or in need of shelter can call the New Bedford Coordinated Entry System Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm at 508-999-4757.
For after hours and weekend emergencies, young adults needing shelter may contact 24/7 call line at Sister Rose Shelter for initial triage and referral into one of the individual emergency shelters within Bristol County.
If you need help with transportation, call 211 and ask the call operator about a free ride with LYFT.
Phone: 1-800-244-9023
Website: https://sccls.org
South Coastal Counties Legal Services’ advocacy team provides free legal services to low-income and older residents of Southeastern MA, Cape Cod & Islands.
For an intake: Call 1-800-244-9023 or send an inquiry through the Online Inquiry Form.
Housing Services: help tenants facing eviction, termination of a rent subsidy, or bad housing conditions, people experiencing denials of admission to public or subsidized housing, homeowners threatened with foreclosure, and others seeking help to overcome barriers to safe, affordable housing
Phone: 399-902-5964
Website: https://massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/Attleboro
The Salvation Army can assist with furniture, clothing utilities, oil deliveries, and gas/electric. Call the number above to leave a message and a volunteer will return your call promptly.
Phone: 399-902-5964
Website: http://www.magoodneighbor.org/assistance.html
The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month's energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance. Income must fall between 60 and 80 percent of the state's median income levels.
Phone: 399-902-5964
Website: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
LIHEAP helps pay a portion of winter heating bills for eligible families and individuals. The application and services are free. Families can contact Self-Help Inc. for more information.
Cold Relief Hotline: 800-632-8175
Phone: 508-588-0447
Website: https://selfhelpinc.org/program-services/fuel-energy/home-energy-assistance/
Application: GetInternet.gov
Application Assistance: 877-384-2575 or ACPSupport@usac.org
Receive a monthly service discount, up to $30/month off of your internet bill from participating providers.
You may qualify for this program based on income or if you, or your child or dependent, are enrolled in government programs like Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, or others.
Website: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
Application: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials/apply
Comcast Internet Essentials provides affordable home internet for qualifying households. Visit the website for more information on cost and to see if you qualify. If you qualify for and enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Internet Essentials, you could get your internet service for free.
Website: https://www.mintmobile.com/
Wireless plans start as low as $15/month for features like unlimited talk and text, high speed data, and free calling to Mexico and Canada. Mint also includes free mobile hotspots on all plans.
Hotspots are available at the Welcome Center and Attleboro Public Library.
Welcome Center:
1 Blue Pride Way, Attleboro, MA
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Attleboro Public Library:
74 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA
Find Hours of Operation on APL Website (Closed Sundays)
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