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Contribution envelopes coming with November billings or help neighbors by arranging monthly donations
Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more.
“Despite Oregon’s recent economic recovery, many of the jobs created are lower wage positions that often cannot sustain a family. That means many Oregonians are working harder for less money,” said Brian Allbritton, executive director of Oregon Energy Fund, formerly known as HEAT Oregon. “Many of these families have to face an impossibly difficult reality like, do I pay the light bill this month, or do I put money aside to make sure that I can pay for my child’s medicine next week? No one should have to make that difficult choice. Pacific Power’s support of the Oregon Energy Fund has been instrumental in providing emergency energy aid to their customers experiencing hardships.”
Last year, Pacific Power’s donations helped 845 households in need throughout Oregon including 778 children, 228 seniors and 2,214 people with disabilities. This year, Pacific Power’s 2-for-1 match will continue up to $144,000.
Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find it includes an Oregon Energy Fund contribution envelope. Customers who pay their bills electronically can send a check or enroll in the fixed donation program. This program allows customers to donate any dollar amount, starting at $1 per month, which is then incorporated into their monthly bill. Fixed donations will also be matched 2-for-1 by Pacific Power. To enroll in the fixed donation program call Pacific Power toll-free at 1-888-221-7070.
All donations are tax-deductible and are forwarded directly to the Oregon Energy Fund, which verifies eligibility and allocates funds to those in need. All funds donated are used to assist families in need from the same county in which the donor resides.
Customers who need bill assistance themselves can talk with Pacific Power representatives who can help with payment plans that work for their individual needs and direct them to agencies that may be able to help. Pacific Power’s customer service number is 1-888-221-7070.
Pacific Power is headquartered in Portland, and provides electric service to more than 740,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. It is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing 1.8 million customers with value for their energy dollar and safe, reliable electricity. For more information, visit pacificpower.net.
About Oregon Energy Fund
The Oregon Energy Fund is a 27-year-old statewide charitable organization providing energy assistance to thousands of Oregonians in times of unexpected crisis. Through the generous contributions of their neighbors, we help struggling Oregonians keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, light to see and heat in the cold. With the power of giving, we can provide the basic needs that allow people to live productive and healthy lives.
