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July 9, 2022 At left, Megan Dorough and son, Jasper Dorough cel- ebrate with fireworks on Monday. Courtesy photos. Vanessa Contreras of OKIE Balloons and Deco makes balloons for a line of kids at the Block Party. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce. The Salvation Army Announces Home Energy Aid Month In conjunction with Home counties), The Salvation Army Unfortunately, in most contribution. Energy Aid Month - Oklaho- is working to keep individuals communities we are only able mans Helping Others with and families housed and off to help a handful of house- About the Salvation Army Utilities, efforts are being the streets through utility as- holds per month due to limited The Salvation Army, an evan- made to raise additional utility sistance programs. funds available for utility as- gelical part of the universal Chris- assistance funds to help Okla- Help The Salvation Army sistance. It is not uncommon tian church established in 1865, homans in need. Our partners, and our energy partners after the first couple of days has been supporting those in need OG&E, ONG and PSO are also OG&E, ONG and PSO with of the month to be out of util- in His name without discrimina- joining in the effort by match- your financial contribution tion for 130 years in the United ity assistance funding, yet ing some funds, through Home Energy Aid States. Nearly 30 million Ameri- the calls keep coming. To help ‘Throughout Oklahoma and Month this July. Last year, a assist those in need, utility cans reeive assistance from the right here in Elk City (serv- little over $287,000 was pro- customers are encouraged to Tyler Wilhelm performs during the Block Party. Staff ing Beckham, Custer, Dewey, vided in utility assistance to support energy assistance pro- Salvation the Army each year through broadest array of social ser- photo by Sheryl Ponce. Greer, Roger Mills and Washita 2,045 households with 5,137 grams year-round. individuals. The number of If someone wishes to sup- vices that range from providing persons requesting utility as- port the utility assistance food for the hungry, relief for di- sistance continues to grow program, a donation marked saster victims, assistance for the each year. Imagine being with- “Home Energy Aid Month” disabled, outreach to the elderly out air conditioning in the may be sent ot The Salvation and ill, clothing and shelter to the Army, 609 W Ave. E, Elk City, Oklahoma Summer or without OK 73644 or they can submit homeless and opportunities for un- heat in the winter when tem- a donation by checking the box derprivileged children. 82 cents of peratures reach single digits. on their utility bill. For more every dollar spent is used to carry For many, such as persons with information, call the Salvation out those services in 5,000 com- disabilities, young children and Army at (580) 225-5500X5 or munities nationwide. 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