Helping families stay warm

Operation Fuel, which partners with government and community organizations at more than 100 sites throughout Connecticut to provide energy assistance to those in need, has received a $5,000 donation with another $10,000 or more likely to come as a result of a partnership among GoodWorks Insurance, the Arbella Insurance Foundation, and the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association.

Operation Fuel provides one-time grants of $500 to help families pay energy bills. It also assists in applying for other programs to ensure families can stay warm and keep the lights on. 

GoodWorks Insurance donated $2,500 and is adding a $2,500 matching grant from Arbella. GoodWorks also will match up to $5,000 in donations from the association”™s members.

“Operation Fuel does wonderful work throughout Connecticut, where one in five residents has a hard time paying for energy,” said GoodWorks Insurance President Paul Brian.

“Without the support of the community, we could not do what we do,” said Brenda Watson, acting director of Operation Fuel.