IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Rocky Mountain Power and the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership are launching their annual partnership to assist seniors, disabled individuals and low-income families through the Lend-a-Hand program. Donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers are used to help qualifying households meet their energy needs, primarily during the cold winter months.

Rocky Mountain Power customers are urged to look for donation envelopes included with their November electricity bills.

"This partnership has been very successful in providing assistance to many people faced with tough decisions about their basic needs," said Becky Eberle, Rocky Mountain Power program manager. "Our customers always have been very generous in their donations."

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership distributes the funds raised through Lend-a-Hand directly to those who need assistance. During the 2005-2006 heating season, Lend-a-Hand donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers helped cover energy costs for 54 Idaho households in Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership’s service area.

"Rocky Mountain Power is one of the few utilities in our service area that has dedicated itself to really helping families in crisis," said Sheryl Bailey, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership community services director. "The Lend-a-Hand donations from Rocky Mountain Power and its customers provide assistance to many people in their time of need."

Donations to Lend-a-Hand can be made through donation envelopes included with November Rocky Mountain Power bills.

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