January 31, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tamara Brinkman Name: United Way of Whitewater Valley address: 129 S. 9th Street phone: 765-962-2700 contact email: tbrinkman@givetheunitedway.com Help Struggling Families Avoid Losing Heat this Winter by Giving to the Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund Wayne and Union County, IN – Each year, frigid temperatures produce large utility bills for local residents. Thousands of local families struggle to cover the cost of those bills and face the possibility of utility disconnection and the resulting loss of heat during the coldest months of the year. The Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund provides help to struggling local families at risk of losing heat in their homes because they lack resources to afford their utilities. This year, United Way of Whitewater Valley is partnering with other community partners to provide support through a new Friend to Friend Utility assistance fund. Financial support is needed from the community to meet this year’s anticipated need. A 100% of donations collected for this fund will be used to help qualified residents in Wayne and Union Counties to reduce their utility bills during the coldest winter months. All donations will be matched 1:1 meaning – your donation will be doubled! “Our weather recently has been bitter cold, and there are many more cold days ahead. The need for utility assistance is great—as it is every year. Many families face the possibility of disconnection,” said Tamara Brinkman, President of United Way of Whitewater Valley. “We need people and businesses to step up and give to our Friend to Friend program and help families stay warm safely, rather than give them no choice but to turn to unsafe heating sources.” Families may be protected from having utilities disconnected between December 1 and March 15 by Indiana law. However, residents are still responsible for heating costs that accumulate during that period. On March 15, when temperatures may still be low, at-risk residents could face utility disconnection if they are unable to pay their existing utility bill. Funds raised for the Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund are distributed to local organizations so they can provide direct assistance to those who need it. Individuals can be connected to available assistance by calling 2-1-1. Persons wishing to contribute to the fund may direct their donations to the “Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund”, c/o United Way of Whitewater Valley, 129 S 9th St, Richmond, IN 47374. Online contributions can be made at www. Givetheunitedway.com or text GIVEWARMTH to 91999 to donate by text. About United Way of Whitewater Valley United Way of Whitewater Valley has been serving Wayne and Union counties since 1928. We support programs that address early childhood education, youth success, economic mobility, and access to health, all include supporting basic needs. We are committed to strengthening these partnerships that change the lives of people in Wayne and Union counties.
Hi All,
We’ve just launched our first cause campaign – Friend to Friend Utility Assistance. All funds raised will be distributed to local organizations that provide direct assistance to those who need it. What’s more exciting than launching this campaign to support the most vulnerable in Wayne and Union counties, you ask? ALL funds donated are eligible to be matched dollar for dollar (up to $25,000)!!
I’m reaching out to you all today for your support to help us in our efforts. Attached is the press release with more information, along with a flyer that you can print or email to your friends, neighbors, co-worker or post in the break room. Please help us spread the word to everyone about this amazing opportunity to help your community!
Thank you,
Tamara Brinkman
President /United Way Whitewater Valley
129 S. 9th Street, Richmond, IN 47374/
tel: 765.962.2700
January 31, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tamara Brinkman
Name:
United Way of Whitewater Valley
address: 129 S. 9th Street
phone: 765-962-2700
contact email: tbrinkman@givetheunitedway.com
Help Struggling Families Avoid Losing Heat this Winter by Giving
to the Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund
Wayne and Union County, IN – Each year, frigid temperatures produce large utility bills for local residents. Thousands of local families struggle to cover the cost of those bills and face the possibility of utility disconnection and the resulting loss of heat during the coldest months of the year. The Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund provides help to struggling local families at risk of losing heat in their homes because they lack resources to afford their utilities.
This year, United Way of Whitewater Valley is partnering with other community partners to provide support through a new Friend to Friend Utility assistance fund. Financial support is needed from the community to meet this year’s anticipated need. A 100% of donations collected for this fund will be used to help qualified residents in Wayne and Union Counties to reduce their utility bills during the coldest winter months. All donations will be matched 1:1 meaning – your donation will be doubled!
“Our weather recently has been bitter cold, and there are many more cold days ahead. The need for utility assistance is great—as it is every year. Many families face the possibility of disconnection,” said Tamara Brinkman, President of United Way of Whitewater Valley. “We need people and businesses to step up and give to our Friend to Friend program and help families stay warm safely, rather than give them no choice but to turn to unsafe heating sources.”
Families may be protected from having utilities disconnected between December 1 and March 15 by Indiana law. However, residents are still responsible for heating costs that accumulate during that period. On March 15, when temperatures may still be low, at-risk residents could face utility disconnection if they are unable to pay their existing utility bill.
Funds raised for the Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund are distributed to local organizations so they can provide direct assistance to those who need it. Individuals can be connected to available assistance by calling 2-1-1.
Persons wishing to contribute to the fund may direct their donations to the “Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund”, c/o United Way of Whitewater Valley, 129 S 9th St, Richmond, IN 47374. Online contributions can be made at www. Givetheunitedway.com or text GIVEWARMTH to 91999 to donate by text.
About United Way of Whitewater Valley
United Way of Whitewater Valley has been serving Wayne and Union counties since 1928. We support programs that address early childhood education, youth success, economic mobility, and access to health, all include supporting basic needs. We are committed to strengthening these partnerships that change the lives of people in Wayne and Union counties.
Wayne and Union County, IN – Each year, frigid temperatures produce large utility bills for local residents. Thousands of local families struggle to cover the cost of those bills and face the possibility of utility disconnection and the resulting loss of heat during the coldest months of the year. The Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund provides help to struggling local families at risk of losing heat in their homes because they lack resources to afford their utilities.
This year, United Way of Whitewater Valley is partnering with other community partners to provide support through a new Friend to Friend Utility assistance fund. Financial support is needed from the community to meet this year’s anticipated need. A 100% of donations collected for this fund will be used to help qualified residents in Wayne and Union Counties to reduce their utility bills during the coldest winter months. All donations will be matched 1:1 meaning – your donation will be doubled!
“Our weather recently has been bitter cold, and there are many more cold days ahead. The need for utility assistance is great—as it is every year. Many families face the possibility of disconnection,” said Tamara Brinkman, President of United Way of Whitewater Valley. “We need people and businesses to step up and give to our Friend to Friend program and help families stay warm safely, rather than give them no choice but to turn to unsafe heating sources.”
Families may be protected from having utilities disconnected between December 1 and March 15 by Indiana law. However, residents are still responsible for heating costs that accumulate during that period. On March 15, when temperatures may still be low, at-risk residents could face utility disconnection if they are unable to pay their existing utility bill.
Funds raised for the Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund are distributed to local organizations so they can provide direct assistance to those who need it. Individuals can be connected to available assistance by calling 2-1-1.
Persons wishing to contribute to the fund may direct their donations to the “Friend to Friend Utility Assistance Fund”, c/o United Way of Whitewater Valley, 129 S 9th St, Richmond, IN 47374. Online contributions can be made at www. Givetheunitedway.com or text GIVEWARMTH to 91999 to donate by text.
About United Way of Whitewater Valley
United Way of Whitewater Valley has been serving Wayne and Union counties since 1928. We support programs that address early childhood education, youth success, economic mobility, and access to health, all include supporting basic needs. We are committed to strengthening these partnerships that change the lives of people in Wayne and Union counties.