PUD asks customers to share the warmth

EPHRATA – Grant PUD asks its customers to, once again, Share the Warmth around Grant County. When they donate, they help their neighbors keep their power on during financial troubles.

Share the Warmth donations go to qualified families that are closest to being disconnected for non-payment, according to PUD officials.

“We’ll have customers who are having financial difficulties -- perhaps they have lost their jobs or are facing a medical hardship -- and they aren’t sure what to do,” customer service supervisor Terry McKenzie said. “With Share the Warmth, we’re able to give them the help they need to keep their power on and get caught up on their bills.”

Share the Warmth provides a maximum benefit of $300 a year for a PUD customer. The average aid is about $150, McKenzie said.?

To donate to Share the Warmth, fill out the contribution box on your monthly utility bill. You can also donate when paying online and donations can be made in person at any of Grant PUD’s local offices. All donations to Share the Warmth are tax deductible.

To learn more about donating to Share the Warmth, visit grantpud.org or call (509) 766-2505.