anybody know about this heating asst. from state

[U2bwolfb4]

been talking to some people, due to new rules, on the welfare scene, that the state maybe leaning towards, some subcontracting, on the subject of firewood, to be delivered to the people who qualify for their heating/energy asst. program. by certain firewood suppliers who apply for this program, and the money being sent directly to the supplier. so far this is not been confirmed, but I'am trying to find out more in my state, if anybody else has heard anything like this in your state, please share would you u2bwolfb4

 

[JeffHK454]

I'm sure if this government has it druthers it will only approve women and minority wood suppliers..

 

[Whitespider]

In this state, when you fill out the application for energy assistance, you check next to your primary heating fuel (i.e., electric, coal, natural gas, propane, wood, or "other")... if you check "other" you must explain on the line provided. And yes "wood" is one of the options...
Then you provide the name, address and phone number of the utility/company you purchase from, along with your account number... and attach a recent bill (or copy of) to the application.
When, and if you are approved for assistance, the amount (which varies by number of people in the house, income, and whatnot) is sent directly to your account at the utility/fuel company... it shows up as a credit on your bill. You may get the approval the day you apply (if you apply in person), or in just a week or so if you mail it... but the utility/fuel company is under absolutely no obligation to provide you with anything until they actually receive the funds, which may take a month or better (they ain't notified it's coming either... it's just a "one-time" payment to your account).

Now, a firewood seller could qualify as a fuel company... but I'm bettin' you would have to be a "licensed", tax-payin' business (self-employed or other).
In other words, in this state, before the state is gonna' send you any money, you need a business address and phone, Tax ID, set/advertised hours of operation, accounts payable/receivable (at least customer account numbers), etc., etc... you would have to prove you're a legitimate business, not some hack with a cell phone and a pickup truck (not sayin' you are... just sayin).
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[farmer steve]

i did it it one time for a person that i knew that fell into dire straits. it was a one and done thing. i kept getting calls from the agency and others for 2 years after the fact. they wanted deliveries up to 50 miles away. this was in PA.

 

[chucker]

spidy! you pretty much said it all ! true to what you said except for the firewood seller(VENDOR AS THEIR KNOWN HERE IN MN.)... I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE STATE FUNDS HERE IN MINNESOTA FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS,, THE FIREWOOD VENDOR JUST HAS TO HAVE WOOD AND A MEANS TO DELIVER IT TO A CLIENT! CHECKS ARE ELECTRONICALLY DEPOSITED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT! if you are a licensed vendor with a tax id then you(I) will be open to more of the sales to E.A.P. ENERGY ASSISTANSE PROGRAM. A CLIENTS ASST. CHECK WILL DEPEND ON INCOME, EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AN SUCH! DaNgEd FiNgErS lol... for funds it is done through state, federal, community charities along with civic clubs by donations.. so it's not all funded by "BIG BROTHER", but a good chunk of our tax,s do go where it is needed! forgot to mention there is a contract to sign every heating season, which deals with paper work !! GOVERNMENT PAPER WORK!!!!! it will also leave you open to audit at their discretion......

 

[Big_Al]

The county here has prisoners from the jail go out all spring & summer. They cut/split wood on state lands and deliver it to the needy in the winter , don't think they charge anything.

 

[Whitespider]

...it will also leave you open to audit at their discretion...

When you climb in bed with government... best be plannin' on more than a good night's sleep.
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[hanniedog]

Yep can see you delivering wood as the snow flies. Pull up and see satelite on the roof,two cars in the drive,kids on cell phone,big screen tv in the window and your dumbass is delivering free gov wood.

 

[Guswhit]

Yep can see you delivering wood as the snow flies. Pull up and see satelite on the roof,two cars in the drive,kids on cell phone,big screen tv in the window and your dumbass is delivering free gov wood.

You forgot smoking cig's, drinking beer and grilling steaks!

 

[flotek]

Basically the person in need agrees to vote democrat from now on ..and Obama shows up the next day in their driveway in a propane tanker truck

 

[olyman]

I'm sure if this government has it druthers it will only approve women and minority wood suppliers..

one on this forum,,will be a shoe in................................

 

[olyman]

spidy! you pretty much said it all ! true to what you said except for the firewood seller(VENDOR AS THEIR KNOWN HERE IN MN.)... I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE STATE FUNDS HERE IN MINNESOTA FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS,, THE FIREWOOD VENDOR JUST HAS TO HAVE WOOD AND A MEANS TO DELIVER IT TO A CLIENT! CHECKS ARE ELECTRONICALLY DEPOSITED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT! if you are a licensed vendor with a tax id then you(I) will be open to more of the sales to E.A.P. ENERGY ASSISTANSE PROGRAM. A CLIENTS ASST. CHECK WILL DEPEND ON INCOME, EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AN SUCH! DaNgEd FiNgErS lol... for funds it is done through state, federal, community charities along with civic clubs by donations.. so it's not all funded by "BIG BROTHER", but a good chunk of our tax,s do go where it is needed! forgot to mention there is a contract to sign every heating season, which deals with paper work !! GOVERNMENT PAPER WORK!!!!! it will also leave you open to audit at their discretion......

yah!! just imagine the audits!!!

 

[olyman]

Yep can see you delivering wood as the snow flies. Pull up and see satelite on the roof,two cars in the drive,kids on cell phone,big screen tv in the window and your dumbass is delivering free gov wood.

straight!!!

 

[olyman]

You forgot smoking cig's, drinking beer and grilling steaks!

and not cheap steaks, either!!!!!!

 

[olyman]

Basically the person in need agrees to vote democrat from now on ..and Obama shows up the next day in their driveway in a propane tanker truck

 

[U2bwolfb4]

well today was one for the show,, and by that I mean the grubument 2-step, my county extension agent, contacted me, she heard through the grapevine,, that I was looking into the heating asst. program,, hmmm,, now the hair on back of my neck is standing up,, said she would be sending me some paperwork about it, also about the payment plan, an such,, we played 20 questions, nothing confirmed, so I will get back later with what info I can glean from the meeting,, have a good one u2bwolfb4

 

[blades]

Most dangerous words ever strung together- "Hi , I'm from the Government & I'm here to help you?"

Every time some xyz shows up from some gov. agency it costs me it some form or fashion- bottom line is less in my wallet.

 

[hanniedog]

Why the hell would you want to sell to the gov and get paid by check vs sell to the public for cash money.

 

[Whitespider]

Why the hell would you want to sell to the gov and get paid by check vs sell to the public for cash money.

It doesn't have to be one-or-the-other, it can be both... expansion of the existing customer base through one payer.
If you're already running as a full-fledged (above-board) tax-paying business, and no delivery is required until after payment is received... that's a win in my thinkin'. The government contract fine print would be worth reading before signing, but most people and businesses that have government contracts do pretty well... government contracts can be darn lucrative.
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[Guswhit]

The camp grounds I have would pay me on the spot at every fill up if I would get a credit card swiper for my phone. I still send out a bill through the snail mail. It seems the swiper attachment and the fees aren't worth it for me at the present time or into the foreseeable future.