SoCal Gas Assistance Fund

Southern California Gas can assist customers facing a crisis, and the Gas Assistance Fund is the primary program in place to do this. Funding for the resources relies heavily on donations and contributions from individuals, businesses, and non-profits. One of the primary ways that SoCalGas collects donations is from the Gift of Warmth program.

Anyone can contribute to the Gas Assistance Fund. Customers, employees of SoCalGas and many others donate money to this bill-assistance program which is focused on helping individuals facing financial hardships as well as income-qualified customers pay their utility bills. While funding can vary, in general qualified customers can get a grant of up to $100. One way to contribute is by using the Gift of Warmth.

The Gas Assistance Fund assists thousands of customers per year Many of them need assistance with their utility bills, or they may need resources to help them stay warm in winter. Individuals need help in stretching their budget toward other important necessities. Many generous Southern California Gas customers also donate funds, and the contributions go directly to assisting the less fortunate with utility bills. The energy company is always very thankful of caring employees and customers whose generous donations help improve the quality of life for neighbors and friends in the region.

SoCalGas understands that customers may have difficulties from time to time. When someone is faced with a challenge, the utility company recommends that people contact SoCalGas right away. You can explore all available special payment arrangements, including the Gas Assistance Fund and learn whether you qualify for a cash grant or not. Any disbursement will go directly towards a balance on your account.

Additionally, the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and SoCalGas work with almost 100 other agencies, including volunteer nonprofit, community-based organizations. They partner together in order to help income-qualified customers receive utility and gas bill assistance. In addition to all of these options as well as the Gas Assistance Fund, SoCalGas runs a wide variety of other customer assistance programs and services that can help them manage home energy bills during the colder winter months. Call (800) 427-2200.

The administration of the Gas Assistance Fund is done by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles working with So Cal Gas. Over the years this utility bill assistance program helped more than 200,000 SoCalGas customers pay their natural gas utility bills when they were faced with a hardship. In addition, over the last 30 years over $18 million has been donated to the fund. You can donate online or by contacting the United Way.

Working with the United Way, SoCalGas collects donations from the community for the Gas Assistance Fund, as indicated above. Money is collected over the course of the year, and grants are paid out throughout the year or until the funds are depleted. Assistance is offered on a first come-serve basis.