Assistance Agencies Granted $741,800 in Energy Outreach Colorado Funding.DENVER -- Energy Outreach Colorado is providing $741,809 to emergency assistance agencies across the state this month to help limited income seniors, families and individuals with special needs catch up on their energy bills before the next heating season rolls around. Combined with three prior distributions this fiscal year, Energy Outreach Colorado will have contributed a total of $6.15 million in energy assistance to about 100 organizations when its 2006-07 fiscal year ends on September 30. "These funds are particularly important to help low-income families and seniors get their accounts paid up because natural gas costs are expected to increase significantly this coming winter," said Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado. "We thank our many individual, corporate and energy industry donors who have contributed these funds so that needy need·y adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. Coloradans can remain safe and healthy in their homes." Energy Outreach Colorado was established as a non-profit in 1989. It is the only statewide organization that raises money and distributes funds year-round for energy assistance through a network of 100 emergency assistance sites across the state, including Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. , Catholic Charities and Seniors, Inc. In addition, EOC EOC Emergency Operations Center EOC Equal Opportunities Commission (UK) EOC Educational Opportunity Center EOC End Of Course EOC Epithelial Ovarian Cancer EOC Environment of Care (JCAHO) is funding energy efficiency measures for affordable housing projects across the state by providing $600,000 in grants to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. and Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing and rebuilding communities, buildings, and houses for low-income homeowners and neighborhoods through the use of volunteer labor. . One simple way donors can contribute to Energy Outreach Colorado is through their utility bills. Xcel Energy, Atmos Energy Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the largest distributor of natural gas in the United States, serving 3.1 million customers nationwide. Atmos acquired TXU's natural gas and pipeline holdings in 2004. , Aquila, SourceGas, Eastern Colorado Utilities and Colorado Natural Gas provide a simple way for their customers to add an amount to their monthly utility bills that goes directly to Energy Outreach Colorado. Many of these utilities match these donations. More information about how to receive help or donate to energy assistance is available through www.EnergyOutreach.org or by calling toll-free 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). [TABLE OMITTED] About Energy Outreach Colorado Energy Outreach Colorado is the only independent, non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. in the state that raises money to help income-limited Coloradans afford home energy. Since 1989, EOC has distributed more than $75 million to fund energy bill payment assistance, energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and energy efficiency education. Energy Outreach Colorado relies on private donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants. It was named 2006 Outstanding Foundation by National Philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Day in Colorado, has received top ratings from Charity Navigator Charity Navigator is an independent, non-profit organization that evaluates American charities. Their stated goal is "to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities. for six consecutive years and is a member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Energy Outreach Colorado, www.EnergyOutreach.org, can be reached at 303-825-8750 or at 225 E. 16th Ave. Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80203-1612. |
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