Getting started.
Who this helps
Households on the Blue Hill Peninsula that need emergency help with fuel, food, or utilities may request help.
How to get started
The administrator strives to keep requests confidential. If the fund cannot meet a specific request, it may be able to help in another way.
Call the administrator.
Call the Fund Administrator at (207) 412-8072. The phone is monitored Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Wait for a return call.
The administrator will return your call within 24 hours.
How they can help.
The First Congregational Church’s Mission Team oversees the fund. It provides heating fuel from area dealers, help to prevent Emera or CMP disconnection, food vouchers for Tradewinds, and referrals to community resources.
- Kerosene, fuel oil, propane, pellets, or firewood from area dealers
- Help to prevent Emera or CMP service disconnection
- Food vouchers for Tradewinds
- Referrals to community resources
- A listening ear and encouragement
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could the fund help with my type of fuel or utility bill?
- Could it help if it cannot meet my exact request?
- Could another local resource help with my situation?
- Does the fund serve my part of the peninsula?