Chandler A-OK Utility Bill Assistance Donation Program

One of the main utility bill assistance programs that was created directly by Chandler Utility Serivce is the resource known as A-OK, or Act of kindness. This is not a government benefit (like LIHEAP or weatherization) but rather the funds are raised from donations by the community. All of the money contributed (100% of it) goes to help pay utility, heating, and energy bills of struggling customers.

While each year the number of people assisted will change (as it does rely on donations), there are typically a large number of families that are able to keep their power on as a result of Chandler A-OK Voluntary Donation Program. The donation program keeps all of the money in the local community, thus the “neighbor to neighbor” concept.

Donated money is used to pay all sorts of utility bills, including the following. It only pays a portion of the bill. Most of the aid is one time, emergency as well.

-Utility
-Energy
-Heating
-Gas
-Power
-Light

The bottom line is that any type of energy service provided by Chandler can be covered A-OK Utility Assistance Donation Program. There are no restrictions, other than proof of need, income, residency, and copies of all documentation. Applications can be processed year round, though most of the funds are paid out for utility bills during the winter and/or summer months.

 

 

 

 

Details of Chandler or Act of kindness

As noted, donations come from the community to keep it operating. The money is contributed from individual customers, local businesses, employees of Chandler, non-profits, and many other groups. No administrative costs are paid by these donations. Instead all of the funds contributed go towards pay utility bills of qualified customers. So 100% goes to deserving people.

There can be one time contributions or recurring, monthly round ups. Any dollar amount is appreciated; whether it is cents from round up check donations from one time contributions. It is a voluntary service.

As far as who is assisted, it is anyone who meets qualifications. The energy bill help flows to the low income, senior citizens, disabled, single moms and dads, veterans, and others. The amount paid out will of course be limited, but it can keep the lights or heat on for a time defined period.

Chandler A-OK Utility Assistance Donation Program is effective at providing customers more time to get additional help. So they can get some additional time to apply for LIHEAP grants or other assistance programs. Since the donations are limited, it does have restrictions on who can get help and how much assistance they can get.

As noted, it can help hundreds of families per year. There are also donations from thousands of customers of Chandler. It is one of the primary utility assistance programs in the region, and it is effective at what it does.

For more details on Chandler A-OK Utility Assistance Donation Program, whether to apply or donate, dial the company at 480-782-2280. Or individuals can call upon a local social service agency, such as community action, to learn how to apply for energy bill help or how to donate.