Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Winter Assistance Fund

Winter Assistance Fund

Mayor Greg Ballard and United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) President and CEO Ellen K. Annala will kick off the Winter Assistance Fund drive by accepting $620,000 from eight local funders on Thursday. The start-up amount is nearly triple what was announced a year ago for the program to help low-income individuals and families in Marion County avoid having their gas or electricity utilities turned off during winter months.

Bracing for a record number of requests for help from people affected by the economic downturn, United Way and Mayor Ballard have set a new goal for the fund this year, the highest in the program’s 26-year history. Last year, the fund helped 1,204 households, including seniors and families with children, by raising more than $311,456 in assistance.

Here is a link to the United Way's Winter Assistance Fund Please check there for more information about the program and how to apply.

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