ROOF helps make energy assistance available to the Rochester community through two programs:
The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties (CAC) distributes federal energy assistance funds to low-income households each fall who have difficulty paying for winter heating costs. The exact date becomes available in late September or early October each year. CAC sets one day to come to ROOF and enroll Rochester community members. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling CAC at 438-1100.
ROOF also offers energy assistance as the Salvation Army Service Extension site in Rochester. Usually starting in January, funds are available through Puget Sound Energy¹s Warm Home Fund. This program is designed to help Rochester residents who have a received a disconnect notice and need help to keep power in their homes. For more information, please call Kellie McNelly or Gabrielle Davis at ROOF, 360-273-6375.