UGI Utilities Boosts Operation Share Funding to $1.7 Million Amid Federal Assistance Delays
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UGI's $1.7 million donation to Operation Share demonstrates strong corporate responsibility that enhances their competitive advantage in customer loyalty and community standing.
UGI Utilities donated $500,000 to Operation Share, bringing their 2025 total to $1.7 million for energy assistance grants distributed through community organizations to qualified customers.
UGI's increased funding helps vulnerable families stay warm during winter by providing essential heating assistance when federal energy aid programs face delays.
Since 1983, Operation Share has provided energy assistance through UGI's partnership with community organizations, now strengthened by this year's $1.7 million contribution.
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UGI Utilities, Inc. has announced an additional one-time donation of $500,000 to the Operation Share Energy Fund, bringing the company's total contribution this year to $1.7 million. This substantial increase in funding comes at a critical time when many customers face challenges paying their heating bills due to delays in federal assistance programs.
The timing of this donation is particularly significant given the current delay in federal funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Dan Adamo, UGI's Vice President of Customer Relations, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that customers need extra assistance immediately due to these federal funding delays. The company donation represents just one component of the support system, as UGI employees are also launching a giving campaign this week to further bolster the assistance available.
Operation Share has been providing critical energy assistance grants to qualified customers since 1983, operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The program serves as a vital supplement to federal and state energy assistance programs, filling gaps when government support falls short or experiences delays. The fund receives support from multiple sources, including UGI customers and concerned citizens who contribute to help their neighbors in need.
UGI collaborates with community organizations to distribute Operation Share funds effectively throughout its service territory. Customers seeking assistance can find application details, income requirements, and information about partner organizations at https://www.ugi.com/assistance-programs/operation-share/. The same resource provides information for individuals interested in supporting the fund through donations.
This enhanced financial commitment reflects UGI's broader mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy service to its more than 760,000 customers across its natural gas and electric utility operations. The additional funding demonstrates the company's recognition of the growing need for heating assistance and its commitment to supporting vulnerable customers during challenging economic times when federal support systems face operational delays.
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