By Ron Bannister | Development Director
The "Groundhog" did not see it's shadow, that means there are 6 more weeks of winter coming to Oregon. Well that is all fun and games but the weather in Oregon has been pretty severe this winter and continues for many of us. It has been a long cold and wet winter this year. Cold temperatures, record amounts of rain, snow and driving wind all make for miserable conditions. Just imagine if your heat source has been turned off or you are afraid to turn the thermostat up because you can’t afford to pay your heating bill. So many Oregonians are in this situation. Many Oregonians are still struggling financially due to unemployment and underemployment. HEAT Oregon is seeing that need!
HEAT Oregon continues to ensure that every donation goes to help low-income families in Oregon with their emergency heating needs. We are so excited to see that our current project has raised $6,150 to help Oregonians with their emergency energy assistance. We hope you can take some time to help you neighbors who might be feeling the cold, even inside their homes. This current year we are seeing one in four households in need of emergency energy assistance.
Our fiscal period ending June 30, 2015, HEAT Oregon with the help of over 7,000 donors was able to ensure that nearly 10,000 Oregonians were able to stay in a warm and well-lit home. We are on target to help at least that many Oregonians this fiscal year. With your help we can! Remember, every dollar that is given is added to other donations and eventually it will be enough to help a household with their emergency energy needs. It takes approximately $100 to help just one person in Oregon with their heat and lights. HEAT Oregon operates on the principal of "neighbor helping neighbor" If you can afford to help you neighbor, please give today!
As we move into spring and the weather starts getting warmer, many Oregonians can see relief that they do not need to turn up the thermometer so high to heat their homes. Even so, there are still cold nights and cool days ahead and lets help those who cannot afford to keep their homes warm. Donate what you can today.
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By Ron Bannister | Development Director
By Ron Bannister | Development Director
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