With Giving Tuesday just around the corner on Dec. 3, many of us are looking for ways to support community members in need. Unless you’ve opted out, you’re already helping to support your fellow members by rounding up your electricity bill each month to the nearest dollar.
Spread Some Joy With a Donation
If you’d like to help put a smile on someone’s face this holiday season, consider making a one-time or recurring donation to the Helping Hand Foundation using any of the following methods:
- Add it to your bill: Log in to your SmartHub account to schedule a donation on your power bill.
- Online: Visit pemc.smarthub.coop/PayNow, enter your account number as “1” and your name as “Helping Hand” to make an online donation.
- By mail: Mail checks payable to “Helping Hand Foundation” to Attn: Helping Hand Foundation, Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation, P.O. Drawer 1179, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
- Donate your capital credits: You can cash or deposit your capital credit check and then donate online or by mail using the instructions above.
- Donate future capital credits: Donate your future capital credits by filling out our capital credits beneficiary designation form and selecting option 2.
- Learn more about how to donate by visiting pemc.coop/donate. Donations may be tax deductible, please consult a tax professional.
How the Helping Hand Foundation Supports Those in Need
Members like you play a crucial role in the Helping Hand Foundation. Your contributions, no matter how small, help fund our initiatives. By rounding up your bills to the nearest dollar each month, you directly support our community through initiatives like college scholarships, basketball camp scholarships, food and clothing drives, Bright Ideas teacher grants and more. Your role is integral to our success and we appreciate your participation.
The Foundation also provides energy assistance to members going through a tough time and struggling to make ends meet. We can all use some support now and then, and the Helping Hand Foundation allows us to provide that assistance to those who need it.
Since 2017, we’ve helped thousands in need in our service area thanks to your donations.