THIRD DISTRICT LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE HEATING IMPROVEMENT GRANT

May 12, 2021

West Deptford - Senate President Steve M. Sweeney, Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam J. Taliaferro today announced the Gateway Community Action Partnership will receive a $117,482 award from the Heating Improvement COVID-19 program. This award will provide funds to improve heating system efficiency in the homes of income eligible households in Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties.

“We are grateful to receive this grant which will be beneficial for many families living within our district,” said Senator Sweeney. “Our working families that have been financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic have been struggling to pay their utility bills. With this funding, they will be able to improve the efficiency of their heating systems so they can keep costs down.”

“Across New Jersey, many low-income families are struggling to get by and will benefit greatly from having more efficient heating systems,” said Assemblyman Burzichelli. “These funds will have a positive impact on working families across our district, and will hopefully reduce some of their financial anxiety by lowering their utility bills.”

“New Jersey is a state that works hard to ensure the well-being of all of our residents, and this grant helps to ensure that families in our district can have efficient heating systems and in turn, affordable utility bills," said Assemblyman Taliaferro. “I am looking forward to seeing the many ways this funding will help those who need it the most.”

The Gateway Community Action Partnership aims to help low-to-moderate income residents of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties identify and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, and improve their quality of life. The organization became a Community Action Partnership in 1987 and operates in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.