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DENVER – Energy Outreach Colorado, a statewide non-profit
organization that raises funds for energy assistance and energy
efficiency upgrades for affordable housing, is one of just 10 charities
across the United States to be named to the Charity Hall of Fame
compiled by Charity Navigator.
Charity Navigator is an independent charity evaluator that annually
ranks the financial health of more than 5,000 charities in the country.
It released its Charity Hall of Fame this week as part of its 2006
Holiday Giving Guide. Energy Outreach Colorado also is Charity
Navigator’s highest rated social services organization, and has received
the organization’s top 4-star rating for five consecutive years.
“Donors who choose to give to Energy Outreach Colorado are already
giving with their heart,” said Trent Stamp, Charity Navigator’s
president. “Our inclusion of this charity in our Hall of Fame list
assures donors that their generous contributions are going to a
well-managed charity. We applaud Energy Outreach Colorado’s consistently
exceptional financial efficiency.”
To view Charity Navigator’s complete Hall of Fame list, go to
www.CharityNavigator.org/Holiday.
“These 10 exceptional charities represent the best of the best and thus
qualify for Charity Navigator’s Charity Hall of Fame,” the website
states. “With a history of respecting donors and exhibiting strong
fiscal management, these charities are a good investment for those
donors who crave peace of mind this holiday season.”
Energy Outreach Colorado has raised more than $100 million since it was
created by state legislation in 1989 to supplement federal funding for
energy assistance. For the 2006-07 heating season, it plans to
distribute $6.15 million for energy assistance and $600,000 for energy
efficiency upgrades for affordable housing projects. The organization
was instrumental in the passage of Colorado’s Low-Income Energy
Assistance Program which went into effect this fall, requiring all
energy companies in the state to launch programs to raise funds for
energy assistance. “We’re extremely gratified for this honor, for the
dedicated donors and assistance agencies that support our efforts, and
for the opportunity to raise awareness about the critical need for
energy assistance,” said Skip Arnold, executive director of Energy
Outreach Colorado. “This year, in particular, will be difficult for
income-limited families and seniors because public funding for energy
assistance has been cut dramatically from last year’s record levels.”
About Energy Outreach Colorado
Energy Outreach Colorado is the only private non-profit organization in
the state that raises money to help income-limited Coloradans afford
home energy. Its programs include energy bill payment assistance, energy
efficiency upgrades for affordable housing and energy efficiency
education. Since its inception in 1989, the organization has distributed
more than $72 million to fund these programs. Energy Outreach Colorado
is an independent, nonprofit organization that relies on private
donations, corporate contributions and foundation grants. More
information is available at
www.EnergyOutreach.org.
About Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is the largest charity evaluator in America and its
website attracts more visitors than all other charity rating groups
combined. The organization guides intelligent giving by evaluating the
financial health of over 5,000 charities. Charity Navigator is a 501 (c)
(3) organization which accepts no advertising or donations from the
organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations. Charity
Navigator,
www.CharityNavigator.org, can be reached directly by telephone at
(201) 818-1288, or by mail at 1200 MacArthur Blvd, 2nd Floor, Mahwah,
N.J., 07430. |
