Internet

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: A Federal Communications Commission program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households. To learn about eligibility and application options, visit GetEmergencyBroadband.org

Heat and Electricity

Some of these resources require a referral. Single Stop is recognized as a referral partner. 

• Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. - 617-357-6000
• American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay - 617-375-0700
• Bay State Gas - 800-882-5454
• Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program – To apply, call toll free 1-877-JOE-4-OIL (1-877-563-4645)) - Low-cost home heating oil for poor and elderly households
• City of Cambridge, Department of Human Services - 617-349-6252
• Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. - 617-623-7370
• Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. - 617-884-6130
• Energy Bucks - 1-866-537-7267
• Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) - 800-632-8175
• Massachusetts Association for Community Action - 617-357-6086
• Oil Heat - Visit the Green Energy Consumers Alliance website or call 617-524-3950, or call the Comfort Crafted Oil Buying Network at 1-800-649-7473
• Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. - 617-479-8181
• Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund - 1-800-262-1320 
• Emergency energy assistance for Massachusetts residents, United Way - Call 211
• Utility Providers will provide DISCOUNTS if you are income-eligible - contact them directly to inquire and/or go to their website