General Info

ABOUT COMMUNITY WINTERHELP Community Winterhelp Inc is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization made up of assistance agencies in the metropolitan Louisville area. Founded in 1983,, its mission is to assist low income families with utility bill assistance during the winter months (January through April) to assure that families have heat in their home. In partnership with LG&E, Community Winterhelp funding is comprised of donations from LG&E customers through the check-off system on their gas and electric bill. LG&E provides a 25% to 100% donation match per dollar donation from LG&E customers made through the year. An average of $225, 000 is raised each year for Winterhelp to be used for families in need. Community Winterhelp is governed by a Board of Directors representing organizations that serve low income and disadvantaged families. The Board sets policy for the program and contracts with local ministries and Community Action Partners that provide the direct services to Winterhelp clients.