E mpowering C ommunities through i mpactful p rograms that C hange L ives.
The Urban League provides those needs that stabilize families so that empowered clients may focus on self-improvement and strengthening their communities. The basic needs of food, clothing and shelter must first be met and available for clients and their families so they can then strive for economic self-sufficiency.
The Utility Assistance Program is supported through the generosity of the Ameren Dollar More Program, Illinois Energy Foundation Warm Neighbors Cool Friends Program, Heat-Up St. Louis, Cool Down St. Louis, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the City of St. Louis. Annually, the program results in the reconnection and/or the prevention of utility shutoffs for more than 1,000 households in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
The Heat Up St. Louis Rise & Shine “Have A Heart. Heat A Home” and Cool Down St. Louis “Shake Our Cans & Cool Down the Needy” fundraising events generate utility assistance dollars to low income seniors, households with children and persons with disabilities.
Last year, the program resulted in the reconnection and/or the prevention of utility shutoffs for more than 1,400 households in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Urban League members, Community Organization Committee members and a host of community supporters serve as volunteers for fundraising events.
