Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Senior Utility Assistance Program

President Trump’s proposed budget includes zero dollars for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program, which helps senior citizens pay their utility bills. The program served over 530 seniors in the 2023-2024 program year, and the lack of funding could lead to increased homelessness or assisted living among seniors. One senior currently benefiting from the program, Kathleen Fitzgerald, expressed her gratitude but fear of losing assistance.

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