Neighbor to Neighbor

A hand up — not a hand out. Emergency electric-bill assistance for Northern Wasco County PUD customers since 1990.

Emergency Preparedness Action programs #PUD match #Utility assistance #Wasco County

Mission

Northern Wasco County PUD is a not-for-profit customer-owned utility serving 25,000 people and businesses in Wasco County. The Neighbor to Neighbor Program offers year-round assistance to help customers facing hardship pay their utility bills through community donations matched by the PUD.

About

Neighbor to Neighbor has been in existence since 1990. Through donations from caring customers, employees, and the PUD's dollar-for-dollar match, the program provides emergency electric-bill assistance to PUD customers facing temporary hardship. 100% of collected funds go directly to those in need through Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCACC), with assistance up to $125 per eligible household every 12 months.

Founded 1990

Contact

Program Overview

The Neighbor to Neighbor Program has been helping local customers facing temporary financial hardship pay their electric bills since 1990. Through donations from caring customers and employees, matched dollar-for-dollar by Northern Wasco County PUD, the program keeps the lights on for neighbors who fall through the cracks of other assistance programs.

Emergency assistance

Provides emergency assistance to customers facing temporary financial hardship with their electric bills — a hand up during emergency situations, not a welfare program.

100% local impact

100% of collected funds are distributed directly to those in need through Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCACC). All funds stay local.

Per-household support

Case-by-case support with one donation per eligible household up to $125 in a 12-month period.

Dollar-for-dollar PUD match

Every donation to Neighbor to Neighbor is matched dollar-for-dollar by Northern Wasco County PUD — doubling the impact of every gift.

Giving Opportunities

All donations are matched dollar-for-dollar by Northern Wasco County PUD and are 100% tax-deductible.

One-Time Donations

Make a cash or check donation payable to 'Neighbor to Neighbor' and mail to 2345 River Road, The Dalles, OR 97058 — or drop in a payment box at the PUD office or the East 3rd Street location near City Hall.

Monthly Giving

Sign up to have a small amount automatically added to your PUD bill each month using the Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Form. Even $5 or $10 monthly makes a significant impact when combined with other donors.

Round-Up Program

Round your bill up to the nearest dollar — spare change adds up, and the difference goes directly to neighbors in crisis.

Community Fundraisers

Recurring fundraising opportunities include food drives, garage sales, Christmas Tree Raffles, and Christmas Wreath Raffles.

Are you with this non-profit?

Claim the listing to update your mission, contact info, programs, and ways to give. Free, and only takes a minute.