It could be you.

It could be you whose life was quickly turned upside down by an emergency.

It could be you who suffers an unexpected medical problem or financial reversal, a household breakup or a layoff, a tragic accident or any other kind of emergency that could prevent you from being able to afford to pay your home-heating bill.

Sudden misfortune respects no wealth or position or status. If it's not you, it could be a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor. It could even be one of your relatives.

Maybe The Neighbor Fund can help.

That's why the help offered by The Neighbor Fund, Orange & Rockland's and Pike County Light & Power Co.'s emergency fuel fund, is so vitally important.

The Neighbor Fund provides financial assistance to O&R and PCL&P customers who find themselves temporarily unable to pay their home-heating bills because of emergency conditions. To learn more about who qualifies for this help, read more about The Neighbor Fund in the Special Needs & Assistance section of our Web site.

Since 1983, The Neighbor Fund has provided critical home-heating assistance by awarding over $3.1 million in emergency grants to more than 14,000 households enduring financial hardship.

These grants are funded by contributions from you and thousands of other O&R and PCL&P customers. That amount is matched dollar-for-dollar by the shareholders of Consolidated Edison, Inc., O&R's parent company.

The Neighbor Fund needs your help.

If you would like to make a donation to The Neighbor Fund, simply add a dollar to your energy bill (we'll know what it's for). You may add a dollar as often as you wish.

You may also make a direct gift with a check payable to The Neighbor Fund. Mail it to:

Or, you can sign up for the Planned Contribution option by filling out the online pledge form or calling us toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. With your authorization, we will add the amount you wish to donate on your monthly energy bill starting at $1.

Who administers The Neighbor Fund grants?

Local human services agencies in the community, not Orange & Rockland, decide who's eligible to receive financial assistance.