Veterans can apply for home heating assistance

The Suffolk County Veterans Emergency Assistance Commission is now accepting applications from veterans in need of home heating assistance.

The commission has $100,000 to provide financial help for all home heating options and to minor home heating system repairs, according to a county statement.

“Suffolk County serves the largest population of veterans in New York State. Our office has identified there is a need for veterans, especially those on a fixed income, with assistance paying the high cost of heating their homes,” Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director Marcelle Leis said in the statement. “These heroes that served our country in times of peace and during war deserve the help that the Suffolk County Legislature has provided through the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program.” 

Click here for more information and to apply for the program.