Assistance Programs

Help for Those in Need

There are numerous local and state organizations that can lend a hand during your financial crisis. These organizations may assist with paying your DMEA electric bill or other financial needs in your life.

Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy Program (CARE)

Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) program provides income-qualified Coloradans in participating counties with free home energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and renters.

energyoutreach.org/care/303-825-8750

Low-Income Energy Assistant Program (LEAP)

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible Colorado families, seniors and individuals with their winter home heating costs. Assistance is available Nov 1 – Apr 30.

cdhs.colorado.gov/leap866-432-8435

DMEA Operation Round Up

Operation Round Up distributes donations from participating members based on need and community impact.

dmea.com/operation-round-up

Montrose County Health and Human Services

970-252-5000

Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation Denver (CEAF)

303-825-8750

Energy Outreach Colorado Funds

energyoutreach.org

Salvation Army

Montrose County
970-399-3584

Delta Family Center

Delta County
970-874-9517

Delta County Human Services

970-874-2030

Tri-County Health Network

Montrose: 970-708-4729
Delta: 970-708-0921

tchnetwork.org/energy-assistance