EPB’s Fan Fund Provides Relief to Area Residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – This year EPB is bringing back its Power Share Fan Fund program to help customers throughout the community beat the summer heat. In partnership with local Ace Hardware stores, EPB will collect donations from customers for the purchase of fans until July 23 and then distribute fans to those in need on July 23 and July 30. EPB is also encouraging community members in need to apply for a free fan by calling United Way’s 2-1-1 at (423) 265-8000.
“The summer can be a dangerous time for those people in our community who do not have central air,” says EPB’s Karen Thomas, Senior Manager of Customer Service. “In an effort to make the summer safer and more comfortable for our neighbors in need, we have once again teamed up with our customers, Ace Hardware and United Way to make the summer safer and more comfortable for everyone. We had great success with this project last year and look forward to the difference we can make this summer.”
Collection cans will be placed at each cash register at all Chattanooga Ace Hardware locations, and EPB will be collecting donations at the Chattanooga Market on June 20 & 27 and July 4, 11 and 18. Donations may also made at any of the three EPB office locations:
• Downtown - 10 West M.L. King Blvd.
• Brainerd - 5830 Brainerd Road
• Hixson - 2124 Northpoint Blvd.
For more information or questions on how to help, call EPB at 423-648-1EPB.