FARMINGTON, Minn. (March 18, 2009) Dakota Electric Association distributed a total of $28,395 in 2008 through its Helping Neighbors® program to the Community Action Council, the Community Action Program and The Salvation Army for local energy assistance. In 2008, Dakota Electric members donated more than $2,000 above last year’s donations. The extra money is welcomed by the agencies as all reported increased requests for assistance.
“This money is available because of our members’ generous donations to the Helping Neighbors program,” Greg Miller, Dakota Electric president and chief executive officer, said. “Dakota Electric is merely the conduit and is pleased to make the donations on our members’ behalf.”
Dakota Electric’s Helping Neighbors is an on-going program established by the Helping Neighbors Trust. Since its inception in 1993, the Helping Neighbors program has donated nearly $350,000 to assist people in need.
Dakota Electric members interested in making tax-deductible contributions to the Helping Neighbors program have the option of making a single donation or a recurring monthly donation, which can be put on the electric bill. For more information, members may contact Dakota Electric at 651-463-6212 or visit www.dakotaelectric.com.
