Oregon Energy Fund

Mission
Oregon Energy Fund’s mission is to assist our neighbors in financial crisis with their energy bills to support household stability.
Bottom Line for Portland
Low-income Portlanders spend upwards of 5% of their annual income on energy and the burden is even higher on Black, Latinx, and Native households. Those unable to pay are faced with a power shutoff, a devastating event that leaves families without the ability to prepare or store food; manage urgent medical needs like powering oxygen machines or refrigerating insulin; or take shelter from extreme temperatures. In 2022, Oregon Energy Fund helped 488 households in the Portland metro area.
Quote
“It’s very scary to face an Oregon winter without heat. I love the immediacy and focus of your program. You are guardian angels!” – OEF client
Incentives
The first 5 donors to give a gift of $250 or more will receive a Bennett Buddy package from Mike Bennett Studios (includes a "Slow Down" lawn sign, flamingo, stickers and a poster).
Partner(s)
Portland General Electric will post a call for donations to OEF through Give!Guide on their employee bulletins.
Pacific Power will post a call for donations to OEF through Give!Guide on their employee bulletins.

Oregon Energy Fund is in the Human Services category which is sponsored by The Standard.
They're a medium-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co., Washington Co. and beyond.