Jackson, TENNESSEE – Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced additional assistance will be made available for qualifying utility customers through the JEA UTILICARE Program. TVA and JEA are partnering again to support the growing need in the community to help qualified families struggling to pay their utility bills.
Jim Ferrell, Jackson Energy Authority’s President & CEO stated, “A $25,000 donation from JEA will be matched by $25,000 from the TVA. These funds will be presented through The Foundation of West Tennessee to UTILICARE which is managed by the Southwest Human Resource Agency.”
“TVA is proud to partner with JEA to support our communities. These funds will help families make ends meet in a time when we all need a little extra help,” said Mark Yates, TVA West Regional Vice President. “As a Public Power provider, we are called to serve the people of the Valley and this is just one of the many ways we work to make life better.”
Mike Smith, Executive Director SWHRA, stated, “Additional funds made available from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Jackson Energy Authority in the UTILICARE program will allow the Southwest Human Resource Agency to serve those who are in need of assistance with utility costs. These partnerships are vital to helping families maintain a good quality of life in the Jackson Madison County area.”
Monte Cooper, Jackson Energy Authority’s Chief Operating Officer stated, “Jackson Energy Authority is proud to be partnering with TVA to bring additional funds to the UTILICARE program. We are pleased to be a part of this community funded program that helps qualified families struggling to pay their utility bills.”
Southwest Human Resource Agency offers assistance with utility bills to eligible families.
For further information on utility bill assistance and eligibility requirements utility customers should contact SWHRA at 731-423-8768 or visit the website, https://swhra.org/
(PHOTO: Jim Ferrell, CEO, Jackson Energy Authority)
