In conjunction with Home Energy Aid Month - Oklahomans Helping Others with Utilities, efforts are being made to raise additional utility assistance funds to help Oklahomans in need.

OGE, ONG and PSO are also joining in the effort by matching funds.

Throughout Oklahoma, including right here in Kingfisher, The Salvation Army is working to keep individuals and families housed and off the streets through utility assistance programs.

The Salvation Army is asking people to contribute financially through Home Energy Aid Month this July.

Last year, a little over $534,489 was provided in utility assistance to 10,702 individuals. The number of persons requesting utility assistance grows each year, according to The Salvation Army.

Due to limited funds available for utility assistance, The Salvation Army is only able to help a handful of households per month.

To help assist those in need, utility customers are encouraged to support energy assistance programs year-round.

If someone wishes to support the utility assistance program, a donation marked “Home Energy Aid Month” may be sent to The Salvation Army, PO Box 165, Kingfisher, OK 73750 or they can submit a donation by checking the box on their utility bill. For more information, call The Salvation Army at 405-375-6179 or visit www.HomeEnergyAidMonth.com to make an online contribution.