Update on 2007 Contributions
The 2006-2007 Gas Assistance Fund received $201,145.60 in contributions from The Gas Company customers and employees. The Gas Company and its shareholders matched the giving, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000 and added $50,000 to assist customers affected by the 2007 Citrus Freeze.
More than 5,222 households have received an average assistance of $82. Thank you for making this program successful.
The Gas Assistance Fund helps
customers stay warm in winter
You can make a tax-deductible donation
Online
http://www.unitedwayla.org/donate/Pages/Donateonline.aspx
or
Mail
United Way Gas Assistance Fund
File 56826
Los Angeles, CA 90074-6826
How GAF Funds are Distributed
United Way of Greater Los Angeles works with about 100 nonprofit,
community based organizations to help distribute funds to
qualified customers of The Gas Company.
Who Qualifies for GAF assistance?
Customers must meet the following requirements:
- The gas bill must be in the name of the customer requesting
assistance.
- The bill address must be the customer’s primary
residence.
- The customer must not apply for more than the maximum
GAF allowance for the current program year.
- The customer must meet the income guidelines listed below.
| Number of persons in household |
1 or
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Total yearly household income
no more than |
$29,300 |
$34,400 |
$41,500 |
$48,600 |
$55,700 |
| For each additional person
in your household add $7,100 |
These income limits are effective June 1, 2007
through May 31, 2008.
For information about this appeal, call (213) 808-6220
THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ONLY
INFORMATION CARD NO. D7157
Issued Pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter IV, Article 4, Philanthropy
UNITED WAY, INC. 523 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Person in charge of appeal: Elise Buik
Telephone number: (213) 808-6220
Activity: Gas Assistance Fund (GAF); General Appeal through June 30, 2008
Solicitation Dates: July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008
Purpose: Proceeds to aid people who qualify in paying their residential Southern California Gas Bills.
Previous Activity: 2006-2007 activity collected a total of $501,294, of which $35,000 (7.0%) were expenses and $466,294 was donated to charity.
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION RESTRICTED TO THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. – 8 P.M
This Information Card must be displayed or presented to all prospective donors.
Date issued: 080707
Cardholder registered with the Los Angeles Police Commission Charitable Services Section, Commission Investigation Division Telephone: (213) 978-1144 E-mail Address: pccharity@lapd.lacity.org Web Site: www.lapdonline.org |
