Hower Fund Challenge Nets Energy Outreach Colorado $125,000

DENVER, Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hower Family Fund of Colorado, a Centennial-based family foundation, has helped raise more than $125,000 for Energy Outreach Colorado through a recent challenge grant.  The Howers agreed to match up to $35,000 in new and increased gifts to EOC beginning last October.  Their challenge was far surpassed when 613 donors contributed more than $91,600.  

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In total, Energy Outreach received more than $125,000.  This is the third time the Hower Family Fund has offered the challenge to benefit Energy Outreach, a nonprofit that raises funds for energy assistance and energy efficiency programs for limited income families and nonprofit facilities across Colorado.  In total, their challenge grants have raised about $240,000 for the organization.

"We greatly appreciate the support of the Hower Family Fund in helping Colorado's most financially vulnerable residents afford home energy," said Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado.  "Their commitment helps many families with children, seniors and people living with special needs stay safe and warm in their homes."

About Energy Outreach Colorado

Energy Outreach Colorado is the only independent, nonprofit organization in the state that raises money to help limited income Coloradans afford home energy.  Since 1989, EOC has raised more than $123 million to fund energy bill payment assistance and energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing.  Energy Outreach relies on individual donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants and has received top ratings from Charity Navigator for nine consecutive years.  It also is an accredited charity member of the Better Business Bureau.  Energy Outreach Colorado, www.EnergyOutreach.org, can be reached at 303-825-8750 or at 225 E. 16th Ave., Ste. 200, Denver, CO  80203-1612.

SOURCE Energy Outreach Colorado

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