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Fewer Galax households received heating assistance funds in 2011, which could be the result of more people being hired, said Susan Clark, director of Galax Department of Social Services.
With some businesses hiring — such as the new furniture company Albany Industries, Results calling center and Consolidated Glass — “we’ve heard indication that some of our clients are getting on at these locations,” said Clark.
The heating assistance program assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

While social services agencies and those waiting for money from the heating assistance program grew concerned about when they would receive the funds, the checks should go out as early as the end of this week, said Susan Clark, director of Galax Department of Social Services.
The heating assistance program assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
Last week, the state had sent a note to local social services that the program was on delay in Washington until Congress could complete the appropriation process.