THE WINTERCARE ENERGY FUND PROVIDES UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AND NEED TO HAVE UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTED, RE-CONNECTED OR ARE IN DANGER OF BEING DISCONNECTED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO 1,898 HOUSEHOLDS AND 4,631 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH 22 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.