Pacific Power offers 2-for1 match to Help HEAT, Nov. 4

Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to HEAT Oregon with two dollars more. “This generous pledge by Pacific Power will greatly boost our efforts to help Oregonians facing hardships with urgent energy assistance,” said Joan Towers, executive director of HEAT Oregon. “Pacific Power understands the impact of leveraging customer donations to help low-income households that are struggling. Nothing is more basic than heat and power. We thank Pacific Power and their customers who give what they can to keep their neighbors warm and safe.” Last year, Pacific Power’s donations helped nearly 3,250 households in need throughout Oregon including 4,004 children, 1,127 seniors and 994 people with disabilities. This year, Pacific Power’s 2-for-1 match will continue up to $144,000. “We understand that the slowly recovering economy is still straining many individuals and families in many communities we serve. We are helping, thanks to our partners at HEAT Oregon,” said Pat Reiten, president and CEO of Pacific Power. “The 2-for-1 match will help our neighbors in a simple and direct way. We’re privileged to work together with HEAT Oregon, as we have since 1993, to help people as much as we can.” Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find it includes an HEAT Oregon contribution envelope. Those interested in donating can use the envelope to send their tax-deductible contribution. Customers who pay their bills electronically can send a check or enroll in the fixed donation program online. This program allows customers to donate any dollar amount, starting at $1 per month, which is then incorporated into their monthly bill. Fixed donations will also be matched 2-for-1 by Pacific Power. To enroll in the fixed donation program, whether you pay online or by mail, call Pacific Power toll-free at 1-888-221-7070. All donations are tax-deductible and are forwarded to HEAT Oregon, which verifies eligibility and allocates funds to those in need. All funds donated are used to assist families in need from the same county in which the donor resides. Customers who need bill assistance themselves can talk with Pacific Power representatives who can help with payment plans that work for their individual needs or direct them to agencies that may be able to help. Pacific Power’s customer service number is 1-888-221-7070.