ABOUT OUR
TRI-COUNTY
People Fund
What is the People Fund?
We created the Tri-County People Fund in 1993 as a way to give back to the communities we serve. The charitable fund is made possible by members who voluntarily allow us to “round up” their monthly energy bills to the next dollar.
It averages out to just $6 per year for each member who rounds up, but since 1993, that change has added up to over $2.3 million granted to families and organizations in need throughout our service area.
Hear From Some Of Our Grantees:
Upcoming People Fund Meetings:
• April 17, 2024 (Applications due by April 9)
• May 29, 2024 (Applications due by May 21)
• July 10, 2024 (Applications due by July 2)
• Aug. 21, 2024 (Applications due by Aug. 13)
How Do I Opt In To Round Up My Bill?
There are three simple ways to opt in to Operation Round Up. You can 1) Call us: dial 800-421-8956, extension 1272, 2) Write us: just enclose a note with your next bill payment, or 3) Online: sign up on your SmartHub app. Thank you for your interest!
What Are Some Examples Of Recently Awarded People Fund Grants?
View a PDF showing our most recent grants given here.
What Are The Grant Guidelines?
- No funds shall in any fashion be used to support any candidate for political office or any political purpose.
- $10,000 maximum in grants to any one organization per year. $2,500 maximum in grants to any one family or individual per year.
- An applicant may not re-apply within 6 months from a previous application.
- An organization’s financial statements, bylaws, and non-profit status must be submitted with its application. Individuals or families must submit copies of previous federal income tax forms.
- The People Fund has right to fully audit the use of donations at any time.
- An individual must live within the immediate HomeWorks service area to be qualified for a grant. The applicant does not need to be a HomeWorks member or customer, although members and customers will receive first consideration.
Where is your service area?
You can view a map of our service area here.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
Download the appropriate application below, fill it out and email it to us at peoplefund@homeworks.org, or fax or mail it to us via the contact info at the top of the application form.
GIVE TO THE PEOPLE FUND
If you would like to opt in to Operation Round Up to round your monthly HomeWorks bill up to the nearest dollar for the People Fund, please call us at 800-562-8232, or leave us a note on your next payment stub.
In addition to the monthly Round Up dollars generously donated by our members, one-time donations to the People Fund, in any amount, are also accepted and appreciated. Every cent given goes directly to helping us positively impact the lives of families and organizations in need throughout the HomeWorks service territory. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the People Fund, you can do so below. Thank you for your generosity!
MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION TO THE PEOPLE FUND:
MEET YOUR PEOPLE FUND BOARD MEMBERS
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT 6
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 7
DISTRICT 4
PROGRAM ADMIN
Check Out Our 2023 PEOPLE FUND Annual Report
Learn more about the grants given in the past year and since 1993, the amount donated through Operation Round Up, and more.