Winter is here, and with winter's chill come winter heating bills. Many families have trouble meeting these additional expenses, but help is available through an assistance program.

The Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund (NHN) was established to help New Hampshire's working poor, elderly, handicapped, and others in financial crisis, who did not qualify for other fuel assistance. Since 1992, more than 1,100 families have been helped each year.

The NHN needs your support. More families will need help this winter than ever before. To contribute, make your check payable to Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund and mail to:

      Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund
      P.O. Box 3804
      Manchester, NH 03105-3804

All contributions are tax deductible, and your community will receive 100 percent of your contribution. Every donation makes a difference.

If you wish to apply for assistance from the NHN, New Hampshire residents should contact their utility's customer service number for more information. Please call Unitil Energy Systems Customer Service at 1-800-582-7276.