Multi-week summer initiative provides fans and
air conditioning to those in need
IRVING,
Texas, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU
Energy today announced the launch of its signature Beat the Heat
program, celebrating 25 years of helping Texans in need. This
year's multi-week, $125,000
initiative includes distributing new air conditioning units and
fans in partnership with social service agencies across the
state.
"For 25 years, through some of the hottest Texas summers on record, our Beat the Heat
program has continually met critical needs in our communities,"
said Scott Hudson, president of TXU
Energy. "What started in Dallas,
with a single call center to provide people with resources like
fans and A/C units, has grown exponentially. We've built valuable
partnerships with social service agencies across the state and
connected with thousands of Texans who face the dangerous reality
of being unable to keep cool. This year, like the 25 before it, our
message is this: no matter what this summer brings, TXU Energy is
here to help."
TXU Energy's $125,000 Beat the
Heat contribution directly supports nearly 20 social service
organizations across Texas, and
for the first time, in Lubbock.
Highlights for the 2023 summer giving campaign include:
Dallas – The Senior Source:
$25,000 will fund the purchase
of new window A/C units for older adults. This
donation helps The Senior Source achieve its goal of giving away at
least 400 A/C units.
Houston –
BakerRipley: $20,000
will fund the purchase of hundreds of fans and A/C units for
neighbors across the Houston
area.
Lubbock – Love the Hub and
Meals on Wheels: $25,000 will
help purchase hundreds of box fans and A/C units for Lubbock families. Distribution begins
June 22.
Tarrant County – Meals On
Wheels: $7,500 will help purchase fans and A/C
units for seniors and homebound Meals On Wheels clients across
Tarrant County.
Waco – Caritas and The
Salvation Army: $6,000 will
fund the purchase of 300 fans. Caritas will host a distribution
event for community members on June
6.
Corpus Christi –
Mission 911: $5,000 will purchase 200 box fans for
neighbors in need. Fans and box lunches will be distributed at
a Mission 911 event on
July 25.
In addition to these efforts TXU Energy continues to provide
bill-payment assistance to its customers through TXU Energy
Aid. For 40 years, these funds, donated by employees, customers,
and the company, have been distributed by TXU Energy Aid partner
agencies. For information on which social service agencies are
providing assistance, Texans should call 211 or visit
211Texas.org and type "electricity bill assistance" in the
search box.
About TXU Energy
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their homes and businesses than any other electricity provider.
We're passionate about creating experiences and solutions tailored
to fit the needs of our customers, including electricity plans,
online tools to help save, renewable energy options and more. TXU
Energy is also committed to cultivating a dynamic and enjoyable
workplace where all our people can succeed. Visit txu.com for more.
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