Keep the Lights On: Utility Bill Assistance
A safe, stable home starts with the basics. We help single parents keep the power running and the water flowing.
No Family Should Be Left in the Dark
For a single parent, a utility shut-off notice is terrifying. It means no heat for the children in winter, no lights for homework, and no water for cooking or bathing.
We understand that when you are managing a household on one income, an unexpectedly high heating bill or a water leak can force impossible choices between food and utilities.
"The Tolú Foundation was born from lived experience. We know the stress of seeing that red 'Disconnect Notice' in the mail. We are here to ensure your home remains a safe haven."
Utility Aid Fund
Emergency Utility Support
We provide utility bill assistance for single parents in the Portland metro area. Our goal is to prevent shut-offs and restore essential services immediately.
What We Assist With:
- Electricity Bills: Preventing shut-offs to keep lights and appliances running.
- Heating & Gas: Ensuring homes stay warm during Oregon winters.
- Water & Sewer: Maintaining access to clean water for hygiene and health.
Note: We prioritize dignity and speed. We pay the utility company directly to ensure your service is maintained without delay.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you are a single mother or father facing a utility shut-off that threatens your family's safety and stability, we invite you to apply.
1
Simple Application: Tell us your situation and attach your bill.
2
Verification: We review the bill or shut-off notice to confirm the amount owed.
3
Direct Payment: We pay the utility provider directly to keep your services on.
"We don't judge. We just want to keep your family safe and warm."
Why Donate to the Utility Fund?
When you donate to our Utility Aid program, you aren't just paying a bill. You are preventing a crisis. You ensure a child can read their homework, a parent can cook dinner, and a family stays warm.
$50
Keeps Water Running
Helps cover a portion of a standard water bill.
$100
Providers Warmth
Ensures the heat stays on during a cold month.
$300
Prevents Disconnection
Often covers the full overdue balance to stop a shut-off.
Don't Let the Lights Go Out.
Whether you need help or want to give help, you are part of our community.