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Financial Assistance is Available to Sudbury Residents Through The HOPE Fund

Easy to apply through the Sudbury Town Social Worker

The HOPE Fund, a project of HOPEsudbury, is a source of short-term financial assistance for Sudbury residents with emergency or unexpected financial need. Any individual or family who has resided in Sudbury for at least one year is eligible for assistance.

Funds are available for: Fuel/Utilities, Medical Care/Medicine, Food/Special Dietary Needs, Rent/Mortgage/Insurance, Household Repairs and other needs. Funding decisions are based on individual circumstances, not specific income limits. Distributions are capped at $500 per individual or $1,000 per family.

To seek assistance, residents should call 978-440-5476 and leave a message for Bethany Hadvab, Sudbury Town Social Worker. All requests are completely confidential and the application process is simple . More information is available at hopesudbury.org.

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