YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Dear Friend,
Most people in nearly every income bracket are feeling the impact of inflation, experiencing the shock of exponential increases to heat and electricity costs, and sensing the looming threat of a recession. I am sure you are nodding your head in the affirmative as you read this because you are feeling the crunch too.
For many, including the 35,000 individuals served by WCAC, the storm of these economic events will place a disproportionate burden on their households and induce crippling anxiety. At WCAC, we are already witnessing the effects of this in our home heating assistance program. In an average year, WCAC receives approximately 13,000 applications between November and the end of April for heating assistance. As of November 1st this year, we have already received 9,000 applications or 70% of a typical year, and we have seen a 132% increase among first-time applicants- telltale signs that the weight of these economic strains and the lagging impact of the pandemic is creating a dire situation for too many households.
Our capacity to deliver high quality services to our most vulnerable populations- children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and our low- and moderate-income families- is reliant on your history of generous support, which has acted a critical boost for WCAC’s work. The need for your support continues this year. Your donation will help us provide a quick response to client needs today, and position WCAC with a greater capacity to address the long-term economic effects our community will face in the future.
We are enthusiastic about realizing our vision, together with you, to break the cycle of poverty one neighbor at a time. Your continued support transforms our goals into realities and benefits our clients every day. Thank you in advance for making WCAC one of your top three organizations to support this year.
Please use the enclosed envelope to send in your donation today or donate online right now at www.WCAC.net/Donate. We have made donating simpler, and we are now able to accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal, Venmo, and digital wallets like Apple, Google, and Microsoft Pay. You are just a few clicks away from making a difference.
