For many years, the Town of Gorham has maintained a fuel fund to provide assistance to people who are struggling with winter heating costs. Fuel assistance is based on the resident’s income.

If an applicant is not approved for fuel assistance under the Town’s general assistance program, the person can contact Rene Daniels at 892-1906 for help. If Daniels feels the person is in need, he can allocate money from the fuel fund or from the general assistance line in the Town budget.

Donations make up the bulk of the funds available through the Gorham Fuel Fund, with most of the money coming from individual donors.

Cressey Road Methodist Church’s Project Warmth has partnered with several businesses in the community that have agreed to make donations in support of providing fuel or furnace repairs to people who may have run out of fuel and need help to relight their furnaces.

Families are eligible to apply for this assistance once a year. For assistance, contact the church at 839-3111 and provide details about what help is requested.