PROJECT SHARE 2009 UPDATE

During the winter months of January, February and March 2009, Project Share funds assisted 951 families in the payment of their utility bills. During the 2009 heating season, a total of $219,588.48 was awarded in helping these families with the gas and electric portions of their bills, an average of $230.90 per family.

Since the beginning of the program in December 1988, 18,952 families have benefited from contributions totaling $2,797,013.02. One hundred percent (100%) of funds contributed to Project Share are used to assist the elderly and certified disabled with their utility bills.

Be the one who cares by adding $1.00 or more to your utility payment each month.

Cooling assistance during the summer months is offered when funds are available. In July and August of 2008, $15,000.00 was awarded in assistance to 306 qualifying families for the electric portion of their bill.

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