Reach Out for Warmth is a program that is available to eligible households twelve months of the year providing funding is available. The program was established in 1992 as a community based effort to provide needed emergency help to low income households. It helps insure heat during the winter months or necessary electricity in the summer months. The Reach Out for Warmth program is completely funded from corporate and individual donations.
Reach Out for Warmth helps low income households, specifically the elderly, disabled, and those with children. The benefit is especially helpful when they do not qualify for the Energy Assistance program. Due to different guidelines in Reach Out for Warmth, they can qualify for some help from that program. The program also offers families additional help when federal funds are inadequate to meet the household’s needs. Eligibility is 60 percent of the State Median Income.
All Reach Out for Warmth monies are raised and spent locally. The State of Minnesota will match any contribution on a two to one basis using Federal Funds.
Please consider a contribution to the Reach Out for Warmth fund. With your help we can keep our community warm this winter.
Reach Out For Warmth Flyer (PDF)
Please send your tax deductible contribution to:
Reach Out for Warmth
Brown County Energy Programs
PO Box 788
New Ulm MN 56073
