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ICYMI: Trahan Hosts Facebook Live on LIHEAP & Home Heating Assistance
Washington,
January 25, 2024
LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan hosted a discussion on how Massachusetts families can access federal home heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Trahan was joined bylocal community leaders, including Connie Martin, Division Director of Energy and Community Resources for Community Teamwork; Norma Alvarez, Program Director for LIHEAP at Making Opportunity Count (MOC); Vilma Martinez-Dominguez, Executive Director & CEO of Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. (GLCAC); and Gerald C. Walsh, Energy Services Director at Community Action Inc.
The four local leaders who participated today brought insights from directly helping families in need apply for home heating assistance. They spoke about the work of their programs, the resources currently available, and the best practices for eligible families applying for LIHEAP. Trahan voted to expand LIHEAP benefits as part of the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 and has since continued to fight to secure additional funding for Massachusetts families every winter. ### |