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Dollar Energy Fund and the Pittsburgh Penguins raise $85,552 for families in need

Posted on: May 4, 2022

Dollar Energy Fund partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins to host two fundraising campaigns in April – the Fan Appreciation Night Raffle and Jerseys for Warmth. With your help and a generous match from our utility partners, these campaigns raised a total of $85,552 to benefit 238 local households in need of utility service.

Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Appreciation Night Raffle

Dollar Energy Fund set out to create the ultimate fan experience through our Fan Appreciation Night Raffle! Five finalists were selected from a pool of 1,105 entries for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Each finalist received two tickets to the Jim Beam© Make History™ Party Suite to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets final regular season game on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Before the puck dropped, each of the finalists had the opportunity to reach into their gift bag and pull out a hockey puck. The two finalists who received black pucks, Judith and Anthony, were granted participation in the Shirts Off Our Backs selection process and received autographed, game-worn jerseys from Mike Matheson and Evgeni Malkin. The Pittsburgh Penguins went on to secure a 5-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Congratulations to our grand prize winners! The remaining finalists received yellow autographed pucks and prize packs.

Thank you to all of the Penguins fans who purchased raffle tickets. Each ticket resulted in a $10 donation to Dollar Energy Fund, with a dollar-for-dollar match from our utility partners. All proceeds will be used to help our neighbors in need restore or maintain basic utility service.

(Left to right) Chris, Judith, Harley, Terry, and Anthony; Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets; Fan Appreciation Night – April 29, 2022

Jerseys for Warmth Charitable Auction

Nearly two dozen Pittsburgh Penguins game-worn jerseys from the April 9, 2022, match-up versus the Washington Capitals were auctioned off online. Each jersey was autographed and featured a commemorative patch authentication.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Jerseys for Warmth Auction! The auction raised more than $74,000 to support Dollar Energy Fund and benefit local families in need of utility assistance. Our utility partners provided a dollar-for-dollar match on all donations and 100% of proceeds will be used to help local families maintain or restore basic utility service.

The History of Dollar Energy Fund: 1983-2022

Posted on: April 18, 2022

Our History

Dollar Energy Fund was founded on April 19, 1983, in Western Pennsylvania by a coalition of concerned community and business leaders.

In 1983, Betty Ann Simon was working as a volunteer for KDKA's "Call for Action," a program that helped people find agencies to assist them in solving problems. She found herself inundated with calls from low-income individuals seeking help with their mounting utility bills. Betty Ann was compelled to help, so she reached out to her contacts from various regional religious and social agencies. This led local religious and community leaders to recognize that far too many of their less fortunate neighbors were unable to afford the cost of heat, electricity and water. In response to the growing crisis, a coalition of 24 community leaders formed Dollar Energy Fund.

Dollar Energy Fund was headquartered at Synod Hall in the Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland. The grassroots effort started contacting utility companies and executives agreed to contribute on a dollar-for-dollar basis. For every dollar raised, the utility company would also give one dollar to help a family in need. During its first year, Dollar Energy Fund's Hardship Program distributed $397,200 to 1,218 households in Pennsylvania.

Betty Ann worked tirelessly for two decades directly addressing the daily struggles faced by thousands of limited-income households in Pennsylvania. From her position as a founder in 1983, to her active service on the Board until her passing in 2002, she focused on developing ways to immediately provide assistance to families facing difficulties in affording safe and adequate utility service.

Our organization has since grown to become the largest hardship fund in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the country. For 39 years, we've served the limited-income community by providing more than $232 million in utility assistance grants to more than 769,000 limited-income families and individuals.

Our Partnerships

Dollar Energy Fund began with three utility partners – Duquesne Light Company, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, and Peoples – and 24 community-based agencies in Western Pennsylvania. We expanded beyond Pennsylvania in 2008 with the addition of a Hardship Program in West Virginia. Since then, we've extended our reach into Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee and Maryland in 2009; Texas and Louisiana in 2011; Arkansas in 2013; California and Kentucky in 2014; Connecticut in 2016; Indiana in 2019; and most recently, Nebraska in 2020.

Today, our organization administers Hardship Programs for 45 utility companies across 14 states. Dollar Energy Fund partners with over 450 community-based organizations throughout our service territory. These organizations handle application intake for our programs while also connecting those in need with other forms of assistance. This approach puts at-risk households in touch with additional services—such as food, childcare and career assistance.

Our Unique Funding Model

As Betty Ann Simon intended, our unique funding model provides a dollar-for-dollar match from our partnering utility companies for almost every donation we receive. The utility companies also make a separate donation to cover our administrative fees, so 100 percent of all individual donations are used to provide utility assistance grants to limited-income households.

Looking Forward

Though much has changed since 1983, many aspects of Dollar Energy Fund remain the same. The majority of funding is obtained through private donations and matching utility shareholder credits; each Hardship Program application is reviewed individually; and the focus is still on our clients and the mission of helping neighbors in need.

As Dollar Energy Fund continues to expand, so does the need for utility assistance. Dollar Energy Fund is still working to fulfill its mission of helping families on their path to self-sufficiency. If you would like to help a neighbor in need, please visit www.dollarenergy.org/donate.

Looking Back: 2021-2022 Mid-Year Review

Posted on: April 4, 2022

Dollar Energy Fund is halfway through a successful 2021-2022 program year. Let's look back at what we have accomplished during the past six months, with the help of our staff, utility partners and supporters.

October

Dollar Energy Fund earned its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for our commitment to financial accountability and transparency.
Dollar Energy Fund celebrated our 30 year partnership anniversary with Pennsylvania American Water and the H2O Help to Others Program.

November

Dollar Energy Fund hosted its annual Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon in partnership with iHeartMedia and 3WS Pittsburgh. The event raised $150,492 to provide utility assistance to approximately 425 Pittsburgh households who were struggling to stay warm.
Dollar Energy Fund was a sponsor and benefiting charity of Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland in Butler, PA and Johnson City, TN. Coupons were distributed to customers to receive $2 off admission and Dollar Energy Fund received a $1 donation for every coupon redeemed. In total, the Shadrack's campaign raised $28,000 to help families across Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Dollar Energy Fund participated in #GiveBigPittsburgh and #ShareOmaha on Giving Tuesday.

December

Dollar Energy Fund signed contracts with National Fuel Gas Company and Omaha Public Power District for their LIRA and CAP programs.
The EQT Foundation connected with Dollar Energy Fund again this year to make a $10,000 donation to benefit Pennsylvanians in need.
The Jack Buncher Foundation supported Dollar Energy Fund with a $60,000 donation to help Pennsylvanians in need.
The Citizen's Bank Foundation awarded Dollar Energy Fund with a $53,000 donation towards the Hardship Program and Cool Down for Warmth campaign.

January

In January, Dollar Energy Fund raised more than $140,000 during its 8th annual Cool Down for Warmth event on Pittsburgh Today Live (KDKA-TV). The amount raised gave assistance to approximately 390 Pittsburgh families who were struggling to afford safe utility service.

February

In February, Dollar Energy Fund's 14th annual Warmathon on KDKA Radio raised $203,328, which provided utility assistance grants to 564 additional Pittsburgh-area households.

March

The Robert Morris University Department of Athletics partnered with Dollar Energy Fund this season to assist families in the Pittsburgh region struggling to afford heat. The "Points for Power" program donated $1 for every point scored by the RMU men's and women's basketball teams. The total amount raised was $7,482.
This year's virtual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth in Nebraska raised $151,352 to provide utility assistance to Omaha Public Power and Metropolitan Utilities District customers in need.

Most importantly, Dollar Energy Fund has already distributed 10,899 grants, totaling $2.9 million across the country since October 1, 2021. Since 1983, we have assisted more than 769,000 households by distributing over $232 million in utility assistance nationwide.

With your help, we can continue to provide immediate and direct assistance during our 2021-2022 program year. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make an extraordinary impact by ensuring local, limited-income families maintain or restore safe utility service and get on a path to self-sufficiency. If you would like to get involved during this program year, subscribe to our email newsletters to stay up to date on our latest fundraising campaigns. We have more fundraising opportunities coming up this year, including our Pittsburgh Penguins partnership campaigns, and the Golf Classic tentatively scheduled for September 9.

On behalf of the many individuals, seniors, and families we have helped, we thank you for your continued support!

14th annual Warmathon gives heat to 564 families

Posted on: February 18, 2022

Dollar Energy's Fund's 14th annual Warmathon on February 17, raised $203,328 during the radio-based fundraiser hosted on KDKA Radio (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA). The effort will provide heat-related utility assistance to 564 additional households (approximately 1,692 neighbors) through Dollar Energy Fund's Hardship Program.

All donations were matched dollar for dollar by Dollar Energy Fund's utility partners, which includes Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Duquesne Light Company, FirstEnergy and Peoples. Marty Griffin, KDKA Radio host, led the on-air efforts and appealed to listeners, asking them to make a donation in support of the cause. The Warmathon was sponsored by Agora Cyber Charter School, Bill Few Associates, CentiMark, Citizens, COIT Cleaning and Restoration, First National Bank, LeMont Restaurant, Seneca Resources, True Value, and Zerorez.

This year, more than 215 individual donors became Neighborhood Heroes with a donation of $180 or more. A donation at this level, when combined with the utility matching funds, provides utility assistance for a household in need. All Neighborhood Heroes are also entered into a drawing to win free utilities for a year.

Warmathon donors at various support levels were also eligible to receive a variety of incentives throughout the day, including gift certificates and services from event sponsors and entrance into raffles for prizes. Dozens of incentives were offered from Candelore's Barking Beauties, Cuccaro Plumbing, Cucina Bella, COIT Cleaning and Restoration, EAS Roofing, Levin Furniture, Matt Mertz Plumbing, Metropolitan Windows, Mr. Waterheater, Napa Prime Chophouse, Oakmont Bakery, Off the Hook, Prime Butcher, Sarris Candies, Salon Vivace, Smallman Street Deli, Tambellini Restaurant, Totin's Diner, and more!

The Warmathon has raised more than $3.5 million for local, limited-income families since 2009.

Donations to support the Warmathon are still be accepted. Those wishing to contribute can do so by mailing a check to Dollar Energy Fund at Box 42329, Pittsburgh, PA 15203; or by visiting www.warmathon.com.

8th annual Cool Down for Warmth raises more than $140,000 for local families in need

Posted on: January 28, 2022

Cool Down for Warmth

Dollar Energy Fund raised more than $140,000 during its 8th annual Cool Down for Warmth campaign on January 27, all with the help of local business leaders, sponsors, utility partners and many generous community individuals. The amount raised will provide assistance for approximately 390 families in Western Pennsylvania who are struggling to stay warm in their homes this winter. Though the event is over, donations are still coming in! Those who wish to help local families in need may continue to donate online at www.dollarenergy.org/donate.

Dollar Energy Fund's Cool Down for Warmth, powered by Dynegy, took place in partnership with KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live (PTL), and provided an opportunity for the community to make a donation in support of local families. In past years, the event included the construction of a large ice house in Market Square that is open to the public, but Dollar Energy Fund switched to a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Mastro Gourmet Quality Ice built an ice news studio and other ice sculptures in Gateway Center that were showcased during PTL's live broadcast.

Over the course of the week, supporters signed up on Givebutter to raise funds for their neighbors in need, including FirstEnergy, Pennsylvania Bar Association's Public Utility Law Section, and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. Others showed their support by making a donation and sharing the event on social media.

All donations from this event were matched dollar-for-dollar by our local utility partners and 100% will go directly to support local Western Pennsylvania families who are struggling to restore or maintain basic utility service.

Dollar Energy Fund is grateful for the overwhelming support of our generous utility partners and sponsors, including Dynegy, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Duquesne Light Company, FirstEnergy, Peoples, Citizens Bank, EQT, First Commonwealth Bank, and UPMC.

On behalf of the limited-income households we will continue to assist this year, thank you to everyone who supported our event! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates on future fundraisers, like our Warmathon taking place on February 17.

Click here to view more photos from the event.

Local Families to Benefit From 8th Annual Cool Down for Warmth

Posted on: January 20, 2022

Cool Down

The 8^th Annual Cool Down for Warmth, powered by Dynegy and benefiting Dollar Energy Fund, will be held as a virtual event on Thursday, January 27, 2022, to raise funds and awareness for local households in need of assistance with their heat-related utility services. Community members wishing to make a donation in support of the cause can do so by calling 1-800-823-WARM between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, or clicking below to donate online.

Once again, ice structures by Mastro Gourmet Ice will be built and carved in Gateway Center and showcased during the 9:00 a.m. live broadcast on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live (PTL). Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, this year's ice structure will not be open to the public.

"The Cool Down for Warmth has been Dollar Energy Fund's way of connecting with the community and raising awareness for those in our region who struggle to maintain basic utility services during the winter months," said Chad Quinn, Dollar Energy Fund's CEO. "And, since many in our area are struggling to afford the costs associated with keeping their utilities on so their families can be safe and warm in their homes, we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue our outreach efforts on Pittsburgh Today Live. All are welcome to tune into the live broadcast on January 27 to see the Cool Down for Warmth ice structure, learn more about Dollar Energy Fund, and find out how they can help spread the warmth to their neighbors in need."

All donations, whether made online or over the phone, will receive a dollar-for-dollar match from Dollar Energy Fund's partnering utility companies, which includes Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Duquesne Light Company, Peoples Natural Gas and West Penn Power, A FirstEnergy Company. Funds collected will go directly to support local families who are struggling to restore or maintain basic utility service.

This year's Cool Down for Warmth event is sponsored by Dynegy, UPMC, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, First Commonwealth Bank, and EQT.

Pittsburgh business and community members, including teams from First Energy, PA Bar Association's Utility Law Section, members of Dollar Energy Fund's Board of Directors and other supporters, are utilizing an online crowdfunding platform to raise funds in support of the cause. Donations can be made in support of their efforts by visiting www.givebutter.com/cooldownforwarmth2022.

Since the first Cool Down for Warmth in 2015, $2.1 million has been raised to benefit 6,000 households in western Pennsylvania.

Support Dollar Energy Fund on Giving Tuesday

Posted on: November 24, 2021

After Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's time to kick off the charitable season by making a donation on Giving Tuesday. A donation to Dollar Energy Fund is a great way to maximize your charitable dollars. There are many ways to support your neighbors in need on Giving Tuesday, including supporting a local campaign, making a general donation, or signing up to fundraise for an event. Here are some suggestions on how you can help local families maintain or restore basic utility service this holiday season:

Give Big Pittsburgh (PA)

Dollar Energy Fund will be participating in #GiveBigPittsburgh on Giving Tuesday. #GiveBigPittsburgh is an online fundraising effort, hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine, and offers nonprofits the chance to raise funds to support their critical missions. Please visit our Give Big Pittsburgh profile page and make your contribution. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our partnering Pennsylvania utility companies and 100% of all funds will be used to provide utility assistance grants to local neighbors in need.

SHARE Omaha (NE)

Be a part of hearts and hands giving to hundreds of local nonprofits across Nebraska. In partnership with Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District, Dollar Energy Fund is participating in SHARE Omaha for Giving Tuesday. Visit our SHARE Omaha profile page and make a contribution to help Nebraska neighbors in need. 100% of funds raised will be used to provide utility assistance to MUD and OPPD customers in need.

Make a General Donation Online

Make your contribution to Dollar Energy Fund through our secure, web-based donation portal via credit card.

Check the Box

Check the Box on your monthly utility bill. Simply check the box on your utility bill to add a donation of $1 or more. The donation is automatically added and allows you to continue to make a difference throughout the year as you make your payments. As more and more people are opting out of paper bills, we've made it easy for you to sign up online via our virtual Check the Box website below.

Join an Event (PA)

We are currently raising funds for our upcoming event, Cool Down For Warmth, which will be held virtually on KDKA-TV on January 27, 2022. If you would like to participate in the event as a fundraiser or make an early donation, click below.

Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon Raises $150,492

Posted on: November 4, 2021

The Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon raised $150,492 to benefit Dollar Energy Fund and our neighbors in need, thanks to the combined effort of 3WS Pittsburgh and our supporters across the region. The amount raised will provide utility assistance to more than 425 Pittsburgh families (approx. 1,275 neighbors) during this cold winter.

Our fifth Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon took place on November 3 and 4, 2021. 94.5 3WS and Dollar Energy Fund teamed up to bring the community a fun way to help families in our region stay warm. Over the course of the two-day event, 3WS listeners took over the station with their song requests. In exchange for a donation, listeners could request any song with the on-air talent Jonny Hartwell, Bonny Diver, Tall Cathy, and Mike Frazer. A variety of donation incentives were also available during the event, such as gift certificates, game tickets, a spa package, and a new furnace!

The success of our Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors, including Citizens Bank, Ganley Toyota, 84 Lumber, North Shore Tavern, First National Bank, Metropolitan Window Company, CW Electrical Services, Chaffin Luhana, Flynn's Tire & Auto Service, and McNabb Plumbing. All donations were generously matched dollar-for-dollar by our utility partners: Peoples, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Duquesne Light Company, and West Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Company. In addition, our Neighborhood Hero donation incentives were provided by Air Pro Heating & Cooling, Wendell August Forge, Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, Peace, Love, and Little Donuts, and the Avalon Grand Resort in Warren, OH. Lunch and refreshments were provided to staff and phone bank volunteers by North Shore Tavern and Michelob Ultra. All of these businesses share Dollar Energy Fund's mission for assisting the limited-income community. Many of them return to support this campaign year after year, and we thank them so much for their unwavering support.

Dollar Energy Fund also wants to extend a big THANK YOU to the staff at 3WS and iHeart Pittsburgh for rallying their listeners to support our cause.

If you missed our Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon, you can always help a neighbor in need by visiting our website. All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar and 100% of funds go directly to assist families in need.

2021-2022 Program Year Officially Open

Posted on: October 1, 2021

Dollar Energy Fund's 2021-2022 Program Year opened for all states in the organization's service territory and applications are now being accepted from limited-income customers who need assistance with their gas, water, electric and sewer utility bills. The program provides grants to households facing an immediate utility crisis and funding is applied directly to their utility account to prevent a termination or to restore their service.

"We encourage those who are having difficulty paying their utility bills to reach out for help as soon as possible to see if they qualify for assistance offered by our organization in their state," said Chad Quinn, Dollar Energy Fund's Chief Executive Officer. "We know that many households are still struggling financially due to COVID-related issues, and with the winter heating season approaching, we hope those in need of assistance can utilize a grant from our program to ensure they maintain safe utility service during the coldest months."

Those seeking help should first contact their utility company for an eligibility screening and a referral to one of the Dollar Energy Fund's Community-Based Organization partners to complete an application for the program. This approach connects households with additional services provided by a local nonprofit agency that may also be available to limited-income households, such as food, childcare and career assistance. A contact-less application option may be available upon request.

Eligibility is largely based on an applicant's total household income and the amount varies by utility. In addition to meeting income guidelines, households may have needed to make a sincere effort of payment on their utility bill in the last three months and have a balance on their account. Households must first apply for available federal and state assistance if they are income eligible. Specific requirements, account balances and sincere payment amounts may differ by utility company and guidelines are subject to change. Some utility companies require a customer's service to be off or in threat of termination to receive assistance.

Full eligibility guidelines and application instructions can be found at www.dollarenergy.org/need-help.

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis through September 30, 2022, or until funds are depleted.

Last year, the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit helped more than 129,000 limited-income households meet their basic utility needs through distributing $50 million in hardship grants and providing over 390,000 individuals—including children, adults, and senior citizens—with the assistance needed to set them on the path to self-sufficiency. The organization currently operates Pennsylvania's largest hardship fund and is a national leader in utility assistance. Since 1983, Dollar Energy Fund's hardship grants have helped more than 758,500 families across its 14-state service territory maintain or restore safe utility services.

Dollar Energy Fund is funded by public contributions that are matched dollar for dollar by partnering utility companies. Customers of participating utility companies are also able to contribute a dollar or more to Dollar Energy Fund through their monthly utility bill. Direct donations can be made online at www.dollarenergy.org/donate or by sending a check to Box 42329, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Every donation to Dollar Energy Fund is tax deductible.

Additional support from the utility companies allows for 100 percent of all donations and matching funds to be used as assistance grants to help households in need.

For more information about Dollar Energy Fund, including how to apply for a grant or make a donation to the organization, visit www.dollarenergy.org.

Year in Review: 2020-2021

Posted on: September 22, 2021

Dollar Energy Fund kicks off a new program year on October 1, 2021. Let's take a moment to remember the accomplishments we shared together this past year. Our success would not be possible without the constant support from all of our partners, agencies, donors, staff, board members, community leaders, businesses and more. By sharing Dollar Energy Fund's dedication and passion for helping your neighbors in need, you have allowed us to continue our essential work for more than 38 years. Here are some highlights from the 2020-2021 program year (October 2020 – September 2021):

October

Dollar Energy Fund assisted in administering $25 million in CARES Act Relief Funds to assist qualifying West Virginians who, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were struggling to pay their utility bills.
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Dollar Energy Fund teamed up for an online fundraiser to help customers in need. Individuals purchased Digger Dog™ kids craft boxes to provide a fun activity for kids while helping neighbors experiencing financial hardship pay their utility bills.

November

Dollar Energy Fund hosted its 4th annual Winter Warm Up Request-A-Thon in partnership with iHeartMedia and 3WS Pittsburgh. The event raised $135,664 to provide utility assistance to approximately 1,131 Pittsburgh neighbors who were struggling to stay warm.
Dollar Energy Fund was a sponsor and benefiting charity of Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland in Butler, PA and Johnson City, TN. Shadrack's made a generous donation of $27,500 to Dollar Energy Fund. Coupons were distributed to customers to receive $2 off admission and Dollar Energy Fund received a $1 donation for every coupon redeemed.
Dollar Energy Fund participated in #GiveBigPittsburgh and #ShareOmaha on Giving Tuesday.

December

In partnership with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, 96.9 BOB FM, Q92.9 FM, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dollar Energy Fund hosted a Happy Holidays Hotline to raise funds for families in need with heating assistance. Supporters made a donation to Dollar Energy Fund and recorded a holiday message to be played on air.
Pennsylvania American Water hosted a Facebook live virtual session for customers to learn more about the H2O Help to Others program and other assistance options.

January

In January, Dollar Energy Fund raised more than $275,000 during its 7th annual Cool Down for Warmth event on Pittsburgh Today Live (KDKA-TV). The amount raised gave assistance to approximately 765 Pittsburgh families and individuals who were struggling to afford safe utility service.
Dollar Energy Fund launched the MyApp portal, to offer an easy way for eligible customers to complete portions of their applications online.
In January, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to allocate $2 million in funding to aid Douglas County residents who continue to financially struggle due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dollar Energy Fund assisted with administering these funds to customers of Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District.

February

In February, Dollar Energy Fund's 13th annual Warmathon on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA raised $175,510, which provided utility assistance grants to 487 Pittsburgh-area households.
First Commonwealth Bank provided more than $200,000 in utility assistance to households across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

March

This year's virtual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth in Nebraska raised more than $103,000 to provide utility assistance to Omaha Public Power and Metropolitan Utilities District customers in need.
Peoples hosted a virtual Customer Assistance Panel on Facebook to inform customers about available assistance programs and how to apply.

April

On April 19, 2021, Dollar Energy Fund marked its 38th anniversary of helping our neighbors in need with utility assistance. What began as a small community effort, has grown to become one of the largest hardship funds for limited-income families across the country.
Dollar Energy Fund participated in SHARE Omaha's #DoGoodWeek campaign to provide critical relief to Nebraska families in need through Omaha Public Power District's Energy Assistance Program and Metropolitan Utilities District's Home Fund.

May

Students at Fairview Elementary School participated in an annual Read-A-Thon to help their neighbors in need. 102 students read for a total of 31,469 minutes over two weeks and raised $9,018. The students donated $7,414 to Dollar Energy Fund to provide assistance to families negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After a match from Dollar Energy Fund's utility partners, their efforts resulted in $15,000 in utility assistance.

June

Over two dozen Pittsburgh Penguins game-worn jerseys were auctioned off online during the Jerseys for Warmth Charitable Action. The campaign raised more than $64,000 to support Dollar Energy Fund and benefit an estimated 178 local families in need of utility assistance.
Several members of Dollar Energy Fund's staff and management team attended the virtual National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) 2021 Annual Conference.
Dollar Energy Fund earned its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

August

In August, Dollar Energy Fund participated in the Pittsburgh Foundation's #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert. With a match from our utility partners, the campaign raised more than $6,100 for local customers in need.
LIHEAP celebrated its 40-year anniversary.
Dollar Energy Fund continued its partnership with Pitt Athletics by sponsoring the Pat Narduzzi Show on KDKA Radio.
Dollar Energy Fund helped administer new funds allocated to provide utility assistance grants to customers residing in Allegheny County who are struggling to afford their bills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September

In September, we welcomed 25 foursomes at Quicksilver Golf Club for our 13th annual Golf Classic. This event is a fan favorite, featuring 18-holes of golf, our famous Bloody Mary Bar, a delicious lunch and more. The online silent auction raised over $1,500 in donations.
Dollar Energy Fund was once again named a Top Workplace in Pittsburgh for 2021 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Most importantly, Dollar Energy Fund distributed 129,962 grants, totaling more than $50 million across the country during the 2020-2021 program year. Since 1983, we have assisted more then 758,500 households by distributing $229 million in utility assistance nationwide.

With your help, we can continue to provide immediate and direct assistance during our 2021-2022 program year. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make an extraordinary impact by ensuring local, limited-income families maintain or restore safe utility service and get on a path to self-sufficiency. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation before the end of the calendar year. If you would like to get involved during this program year, follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on our winter fundraising campaigns. On behalf of the many individuals, seniors and families we help, thank you for your continued support!

Average Monthly Income of a Grant Recipient = $1,114.48

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