First Choice Power Donates $10,000 to County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency
MISSION, TEXAS – First Choice Power, a Texas retail electric provider that is building a storefront office in Mission, announced this week that $10,000 was donated to County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency to assist customers in paying their electric bills. The funds will be distributed to the charity’s clients based on need.
“Serving our customers and their communities is fundamental to our values at First Choice Power,” said Terry Pruett, local office manager for First Choice Power. “I am proud that these funds will allow such a local partner organization to provide assistance for their clients in need.”
First Choice Power has bill payment assistance programs across the state, including its Care to Share Fund, which is partially customer-funded. Customers can contribute each month by checking a box on their bill and enclosing a tax-deductible contribution.
Hidalgo County Social Services is a government agency that provides assistance to low-income families. The agency offer health services, bill payment assistance and other programs for families, children and those with disabilities.
“As we are starting a new year, families are budgeting and trying to figure out how they will stretch their dollars,” said Maribel Navarro-Saenz, executive director of County of Hidalgo Community Service Agency. “Thanks to First Choice Power and its generous customers, we hope to eliminate the need for families to cut back on such necessities as heating or food because they can’t afford their electric bill.”
To benefit from the First Choice Power bill payment assistance program, customers can call 211 for information on local agencies who are distributing funds.
About First Choice Power
First Choice Power is an energy company committed to identifying what is most important to our customers and putting their needs first. Texas business and residential customers can depend on First Choice Power for competitive pricing and excellent customer service. First Choice Power is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through its Food First ™ hunger initiative, Reduce Your Use Grants™, Classroom Energy Innovation Grants™, recycling efforts and supporting employees’ community engagement. Learn more at www.FirstChoicePower.com <http://www.FirstChoicePower.com> . Keep up to date on the latest energy news and join the conversation by following us on Twitter @firstchoicepwr , Facebook facebook.com/FirstChoicePower or The Current blog, www.FirstChoicePower.com/blog.
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