I read the opinion piece “Fuel Assistance for Who?” [Recorder, Jan. 21] and respectfully disagree with its premise. I’ve tried to get fuel assistance (for Afghan refugees specifically). It’s hard! The application process asks for a lot of paperwork and documentation. No one with a language barrier could do it without help. Further, many refugees live in households with several adults who are working. You have to include that information, which disqualifies them (too much income).

Tamara Grogan

Greenfield