During the cold months of winter, higher electricity use for home heating can burden families struggling to pay their monthly bills. Klickitat PUD customers can help by contributing to our Operation Warm Heart fund.

"The real beauty of Operation Warm Heart is that the funds stay in Klickitat County to help local families," says Nadine Huxley, PUD customer service manager. "It's truly neighbor helping neighbor."

What is Operation Warm Heart? 
Operation Warm Heart is an emergency energy assistance program funded by gifts from PUD customers. Over the past decade they have given more than $85,000 to help hundreds of families in financial crisis, often because of a health emergency or change in employment. Generally they are in danger of having their power disconnected or are unable to pay their deposit.

Who gets help?
All of the funds raised by Operation Warm Heart stay in Klickitat County to help local low income families in crisis. Klickitat-Skamania Development Council screens applicants to ensure they meet income and other criteria.

How can I contribute?
It's easy to give:

• You can mail or bring a check to either PUD office.
• Or, you can have a small amount added to your monthly PUD bill. Most customers give just $1 or $2 a month, but their gifts add up to provide big help.