YAKIMA, Wash. — Pacific Power, The Salvation Army and the Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC) are launching their annual Project HELP partnerships to help seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families obtain the energy they need this winter. Pacific Power customers are urged to look for donation envelopes included with their November electricity bills.

"Our partnerships with The Salvation Army and the Northwest Community Action Center have helped many Washington residents to receive assistance with their power costs at a time when they have needed it most," said Becky Eberle, Pacific Power program manager. "Our customers have always been very generous in their donations, and Pacific Power gives directly to the programs beyond the funds contributed by customers."

The Yakima Salvation Army office and NCAC receive Project HELP donations from Pacific Power and its customers and distribute those funds directly to those who need it most.

Last year, The Salvation Army provided assistance to 172 households in the Yakima area through Project HELP funds donated by Pacific Power and its customers. The Salvation Army’s Yakima office serves residents in Yakima, Naches, Cowiche, Selah, Tieton and Union Gap.

"Project HELP donations enable The Salvation Army to assist those in our communities who are facing very difficult challenges this winter," said Mary Froula with The Salvation Army in Yakima. "The funding received from Pacific Power and its customers makes a real difference for people who are going through tough times."

NCAC provided assistance to 15 households in the Lower Yakima Valley area through Project HELP donations. NCAC serves residents in Toppenish, Wapato, Grandview, Sunnyside, Granger, Mabton, Outlook, Buena, Zillah, White Swan, Harrah, Outlook, Brownstown and Parker.

"The Northwest Community Action Center is able to use the donations from Pacific Power and its customers to help families in need pay their energy bills this winter," said Kim Perkins, NCAC energy assistance program coordinator. "If everyone who lives in the area we serve would choose to donate to Project HELP – even if they can only give a little – the combined funding would go a long way toward meeting the energy needs of the households requiring assistance."

Donations to Project HELP can be made using donation envelopes included with November Pacific Power bills. All contributions are used to assist local residents and are appreciated.

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