Project Help

Last year, 517 needy Knoxville families stayed safe and warm, thanks to generous people like you who donated more than $103,000 to Project Help to provide emergency assistance. With the uncertain economy, even more families will be struggling this year.

Please do something heartwarming this winter and give to Project Help. Even $1 a month on your KUB bill can help a neighbor in need. Project Help depends solely on contributions from the community and fundraisers to help those in need.

What Is Project Help?

Project Help is an emergency heating-assistance program that buys electricity, natural gas, propane, heating oil, wood, or coal for people who need temporary help with their heating bills. Project Help clients may have an emergency need because of job loss, illness, injury, or disability, or they may be seniors struggling with the rising cost of living.

The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) administers Project Help. KUB collects donations with customer bills and sends 100 percent of the funds to CAC.

Donating to Project Help Is Easy

KUB customers can make a one-time donation or a monthly pledge online. KUB will add your pledge amount to your bill each month unless you cancel your pledge.

You can also donate with your bill if you don't pay online. Just fill in the dollar amount of your one-time donation or monthly pledge on the form on the back of your bill, and add that amount to your check. KUB will add any pledge to your bill each month unless you cancel your pledge.  

You can make a one-time donation at any time by writing a check payable to Project Help and mailing it to the address below:

KUB collects the donations and the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) administers Project Help. All donations go directly to provide assistance to those in need.

Recycle Your Newspapers for Project Help

You can help the environment and those in need  by recycling your papers at participating Pilot and Marathon locations. The newspaper recycling effort raises about $1500 a year to help needy families heat their homes.

 
7686 S. Northshore Drive (Rocky Hill Pilot)
5800 Western Avenue (Cumberland Pilot)
8642 Maynardville Pike (Copper Ridge Pilot)
10513 Kingston Pike (Farragut Marathon)
421 N. Cedar Bluff Road (Cedar Bluff Pilot)

 How Can I Apply for Project Help funds?

Contact the CAC at 637-6700 to see if you qualify for emergency assistance through Project Help.