Spokane Utilities U Help energy bill assistance donation program.

Relying on donations from the public, including individuals and businesses, the U Help utility bill assistance program from Spokane Utilities provides support to customers that are facing a crisis. Assistance is available for different types of utility bills, even including water, electric, or sewer.

There funds paid out are for one time only and is for an emergency situation only. It is also run in partnership with local organizations, including the Salvation Army. In fact, anyone from the city of Spokane that needs assistance should call that non-profit in order to apply.

The city will always appreciate any donations, and they are asking citizens, businesses and even employees of the local city to consider a donation. Any contributions made to the U Help program will do directly to the least fortunate and not to administrative costs. People can contribute as little or as much as they like, and every dollar make a difference.

Due to the fact the city and its partners administer the program at no cost, every dollar donated goes to the needy, including often to seniors, households with young children, or the disabled. It will only be sent to those facing a crisis as well, and not to an individual that has needed constant help.

If you donate, your contributions will also be matched dollar for dollar by the city of Spokane. So this means if you give $5, that contribution will then turn into $10. Tens of thousands of dollars may be matched by the city each and every year.

The fact is that there is considerable need in the community for assistance with paying utility bills. So the program is very important. The company is able to provide greater assistance to customers facing a crisis, along with great value to all of the donors in Washington state.

To donate to U-Help, send a check to the Utilities Billing Department, City of Spokane. Once again, all donations are always appreciated and it is a great way to give back to the less fortunate.

 

 

On the other hand, to apply for U-Help, call the Salvation Army center near you. While funding levels will vary, some people may receive up to $110 for paying their utility bills. So the program has become very valuable and it can make a difference. This amount will often pay almost an entire month of a customer’s utility bill. Or it can pay for thousands of gallons of water or an entire monthly waste removal charge.

In general, hundreds of customers are assisted every year. The more that the community contributes, the bigger difference can be made.