Many thanks to American Eagle Federal Credit Union, who dropped off a check for $2,500.00 on November 22, 2011 to help families in Connecticut stay warm this winter!

Bloomfield, Conn., November 17, 2011—As Operation Fuel kicks off its annual fundraising campaign, the statewide non-profit is anticipating a substantial increase in requests for emergency energy assistance this coming year as a result of federal budget cuts, high unemployment and rising energy costs.

“We expect there will be an unprecedented demand on Operation Fuel this winter, especially from vulnerable households with young children or elderly residents on a fixed income,” said Executive Director Patricia Wrice.  Because so many people are at risk, Operation Fuel’s winter program already has started for households in crisis.

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Due to the extenuating circumstances caused by the early snow, the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for November 4th has been cancelled. Board of Directors members may contact the office for further details.

Operation Fuel Executive Director Patricia Wrice

L-R: Patricia Wrice, Robert Poole, Edith Karsky, Sen. Martin Looney, Jeff Butler and Dr. James Gatlin

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, Operation Fuel and the Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA) asked Congress not to cut $2.5 billion from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but instead to keep next year’s funding at the 2011 level of $5.1 billion.

Operation Fuel and CAFCA held a joint news conference as part of the National Fuel Funds Network’s second annual Summer LIHEAP Action Day, which is today. They were joined by Rep. Vickie Orsini Nardello of the 89^th District and Sen. Martin Looney, Majority Leader of the Senate.
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