Communities across Indiana and Ohio have seen increases in the number of less fortunate households, and existing federal and state programs will not be enough to help all of those in need.

Share the Warmth, Inc. is designed to offer comprehensive long-term energy conservation benefits to single-family homeowners that meet the state and federal guidelines for low-income families who reside in CenterPoint Energy's service territory. Between 2007 and 2017, our organization has weatherized more than 750 homes through $1.8 million in contributions

Through your generous donation* Share the Warmth, Inc. can continue to weatherize the homes of less fortunate families in our communities by improving or adding essential energy efficiency measures that reduce household energy usage and lead to lower utility bills.

The goal is to make homes safe, comfortable and energy efficient while saving the home owner money. Weatherization services vary with each home, depending on home construction and condition. A trained energy auditor visits the home to determine the energy improvements needed to make the home more energy efficient and utility bills more affordable. A crew of trained specialists then makes the needed improvements. Weatherization efforts ultimately reduce household energy use and lead to lower utility bills.

Recipients of Share the Warmth Inc. dollars must be at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and can apply by visiting their local Community Action Agency.

Common weatherization measures include:

• Insulating walls and attics
• Repairing and replacing outdated furnaces
• Weather stripping doors
• Caulking and replacing windows
• Insulating water heaters, pipes and hot air ducts

* Donations may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor or visit www.irs.gov.

Organizations in the community are available to help individuals who are having trouble paying their bills. The below links provide contact information for agencies in your local area.

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Indiana Township Association

Through your generous donation*, Share the Warmth, Inc. can help weatherize the homes of less fortunate families throughout our communities. Weatherization efforts ultimately reduce household energy usage and leads to lower utility bills. With your help, Share the Warmth will help these families improve their homes.

Share the Warmth is asking you to help with an important project to assist those less fortunate in our communities. While the economy is making a modest rebound, many families continue to struggle paying their utility bills. These families have deteriorating, outdated homes and furnaces that are costing them more in monthly utilities than in rent/or mortgage due to their energy inefficiency. Many times, for these families, weatherizing a home is unaffordable and simply out of reach. You can see the cycle many are caught within.

Make your contribution in one of four easy ways: