Tag: project cope
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Free food and other assistance for Colorado Springs-area families affected by government shutdown restrictions
Worry over the impending freeze on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program coupled with some federal workers not being paid due to the continuing government shutdown is contributing to increased need for social services, according to Colorado Springs food pantries and other agencies. Several new efforts are underway to help fill the gap. Ent Credit Union…
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Colorado Springs Utilities to boost funding for utility assistance program as demand spikes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs Utilities is planning to direct more money toward its utility assistance program that has seen a large surge in demand this year. At the Utilities Board meeting Wednesday afternoon, Utilities staff told the board about the plan to transfer an additional $256,000 to…
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Colorado Springs Utilities to boost funding for utility assistance program as demand spikes
Colorado Springs Utilities is planning to direct more money toward its utility assistance program that has seen a large surge in demand this year. At the Utilities Board meeting Wednesday afternoon, Utilities staff told the board about the plan to transfer an additional $256,000 to the Colorado Springs Utilities Foundation to fund Project COPE. Project…
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Utilities assistance for Colorado Springs residents on track to top 2023’s record payout
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A charitable fund supported by Colorado Springs Utilities’ customers who donate a little extra on their bills to help people who are struggling with the cost of utilities paid out record-high assistance in 2023 — and this year is shaping up to top that, officials predict.…
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Utilities assistance for Colorado Springs residents on track to top 2023’s record payout
A charitable fund supported by Colorado Springs Utilities’ customers who donate a little extra on their bills to help people who are struggling with the cost of utilities paid out record-high assistance in 2023 — and this year is shaping up to top that, officials predict. Project Cope Utility Assistance Program distributed nearly $1.1 million last…