Oxnard utility rate assistance program

Assistance from Oxnard utility rate assistance can help pay energy bills. The program, which uses donations from the public as well as corporate matching funds, has a goal of helping less fortunate families keep their electricity and heat on. More information on both how to donate as well as how to apply for assistance is below.

Donations

Without the generosity of the community, the program would not exist. It takes donations from a number of sources, including the following:

• -Employees and management at Oxnard.
• -Fund raisers held in the community.
• -Existing customers.

There may be contributions from other sources too. No matter where the money comes from, 100% of the collections go to pay energy bills. In addition the company will also match the funds collected. So if thousands of dollars are donated, then matching grants are used to provide even more resources to Oxnard.

There are two main ways to contribute to the program as well. The first option is to round up each and every monthly utility bill to the next highest dollar amount. That small amount that is rounded up (which may be cents) is then used to fund the donation service. So that surplus money is used to provide financial assistance to low income families for paying their utility bills.

The second option is to just make a one time donation to Oxnard utility rate assistance program. This involves the customer (or donor) writing a check in. The funds of course will go to fund the utility bill assistance program. In addition, the contribution will be 100% tax deductible.

 

 

 

 

Applications to Oxnard utility rate assistance program

The funds will only for lower income, struggling customers. They need to have shown a past ability to have paid their utility bills on time. Some of what Oxnard Rate Program targets will be for emergency use. This means a portion of the donated dollars will assist customers with their energy bills if they have a disconnection notice.

There are of course several application criteria. The financial aid is only for people that are customers of Oxnard. They need proof of income, residency, employment, SS cards, age, and much more. This is also required for every member of the household.

Generally, the heating and utility bill assistance is targeted to at risk households. Senior citizens, the disabled, people who are sick, etc. will tend to get priority. The funds for paying energy bills will often give them priority. Once the money runs out, no one else can apply.

The program is also run in partnership with local service agencies. So other charities and community action groups also process applications to Oxnard utility rate assistance program. This means a struggling customer can drop in at another agency to apply for assistance. Or they can even donate funds at one of these sites, as they too will know the process.

The bottom line is that one of the main energy assistance programs in the region is Oxnard utility rate assistance program. It not only helps keep the power on for struggling customers (for a short period of time), but it also allows individuals to donate to it. So there are pros and cons to this process. For more information, dial (805) 385-7430.