* Proclamations encourage support for
Share the Warmth is a long-running program sponsored by
Money is collected from Piedmont customers through the company's Round Up program, as well as from community donations and a direct contribution from Piedmont itself.
"Helping keep our neighbors warm has been the goal of Piedmont's Share the Warmth program since its inception in 2003," said
"As we head into the winter heating season when many customers may be experiencing higher-than-normal energy bills due to cold weather and the increase in the cost of natural gas customers are facing across the globe, there's no better time to consider this easy way to help those in our community who may be having difficulty making ends meet. And we encourage those neighbors who may be struggling to contact us, whether it's online or by phone, to learn more about how these funds can assist them," Ashford said.
To shine a light on the importance of Share the Warmth's mission,
Piedmont customers can enroll easily in Share the Warmth through one of the following methods:
* Visiting piedmontng.com/ShareTheWarmth.
* Filling out the form on the back of their bill.
* Calling Piedmont at 800.752.7504.
* Texting SHARE to 21209 (message and data rates may apply).
Non-customers also can visit piedmontng.com/ShareTheWarmth to learn more about how to contribute to the program by mailing a check to Piedmont.
All funds collected through Share the Warmth go to help neighbors in the community where the money is donated, and 100% of contributions are distributed through local nonprofit partners directly to those in need.
Assistance from Share the Warmth is available year-round to eligible neighbors who are struggling to pay their energy bills, regardless of the source of energy they use, including propane, electricity and natural gas.
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