Many of our neighbors in need are struggling to afford the cost of basic water and wastewater services. To help, PWSA participated in Dollar Energy Fund’s 8th annual Cool Down for Warmth campaign, a unique and exciting fundraising event to benefit families in need across Pittsburgh. This year, Dollar Energy Fund and their partners raised more than $140,000! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Contributions to the Hardship Grant Program, an assistance program administered by Dollar Energy Fund, will be distributed as finacial aid to eligible households in need of assistance with their utility bills.

Since 2018, our Hardship Grant Program has helped more than 630 Pittsburgh households maintain essential water services by providing income-eligible customers with annual cash assistance to put towards their monthly water bill. We have distributed more than $165,000 through the program and awarded an average household grant of $263. In 2021 alone, PWSA employees came together as part of our annual Hardship Grant Program donation drive, raising more than $4,200!

The money raised from this event will provide cash grants up to $300 per year for customers who are at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (www.pgh2o.com/CAP).

Though the event is over, donations are still coming in! Those who wish to help local families in need may continue to donate online at www.dollarenergy.org/donate. Thank you to everyone for their support!