Oil Program Spotlight: Everett Street Autoworks
Head down to the heart of Portland’s Old Town district and you can find Everett Street Autoworks, one of the City’s premier, privately-owned auto repair shops. Owner Jake Hammer and his crew of ASE Certified technicians have been satisfying customers with their excellent customer service and repair work since 2001.
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Great Balls of Fire
Salvador Molly’s Restaurant in SW Portland once again partners with Oregon HEAT to raise funds to help low-income Oregonians with energy assistance by producing its 16th Annual Great Balls of Fire event. The event kick off is Sunday, January 29th at 11AM for the Toughest Tongue in Town Contest; how...
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2,000 Phone Calls for Energy Assistance
An astounding 2,000 calls for energy assistance were made within hours of Neighborhood House's opening on December 1, 2011. Neighborhood House is one of Oregon HEAT's partner agencies. This illustrates the great need throughout our community for energy assistance. Click here to read the entire article.
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Keep the Flame Bright in 2012
Happy New Year; We at Oregon HEAT wish you and yours the best in 2012.
As we look back on 2011, Oregon HEAT had some great achievements and many things and people to be thankful for.
Our new website – paid for by an anonymous donor
Our Annual Dinner & Benefit Auction – Best attendance...
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Last minute Giving
We at Oregon HEAT have been so busy processing all your donations (I sometimes wish we had little elves to do this work!) All kidding aside, every donation we receive, be it $5.00 or $5,000.00, goes directly to help low-income Oregonians stay warm during the cold winter months. If you have a minute or two,...
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Oregon HEAT’s 2010/11 Annual Report and Winter Newsletter
During the 2010/11 year, Oregon HEAT was about community efforts! Download a copy of the 2011 Winter Newsletter
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Thank You For Your Support of the Oil Recycling Program in 2011
I'd like to say thank you to everyone that has supported the Oil Recycling Program over the last year. We've made some great gains in the program, and we are generating more energy assistance funds because of it. Whether you have donated oil yourself, or have helped spread the word about the...
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Keep Portland WARM and GREEN
The owner of Green Salon in NE Portland, Patti Green, is asking all her clients and friends and you to join them on Thursday evening, December 8th as they raise money to support neighbors in need. Ms. Green and General Manager Brooke Harmon are teaming up with the Salon to raise funds for...
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Share the Warmth of the Season
It’s that time of the year when you are thinking of sharing the season with friends and family and enjoying the holidays with loved ones. Are we going to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving? Are all the relatives coming home for Christmas? Are we sharing Hanukah with the neighbors? ...
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Look inside your utility bill this month
Partner with Oregon HEAT and your utility company to help low-income Oregonians who need help keeping their heat and lights on during cold winter months. You can help now!
Every day, many low-income Oregonians must make difficult decisions on how to pay their bills including the purchase of needed medicines and food to feed...
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No Oil to Donate? No Problem!
Over the last year and a half, I’ve received quite a few questions from people who are interested in supporting the Oil Recycling Program but do not have any oil to donate. The good news is that there are many ways to help that do not require managing a fleet or owning an...
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Share the Warmth and the Laughter
First off Oregon HEAT would like to thank everyone who made this year’s event a success. Click here to read the letter of thanks by Roger Rees, the Executive Director of Oregon HEAT.
Nearly 170 guests came out on October 1, 2011 to the Crowne Plaza in NE Portland to support Oregon HEAT’s 2011...
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Oregon HEAT Fall 2011 Newsletter
Down to the Grassroots - Neighbors are Helping Neighbors...Download newsletter here. ...
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The Dexter Family
Life for Melissa and her husband, Don Dexter, was full of inspiring hope and accomplishment. They had saved to buy their first house in Oregon City and Melissa was pregnant with their first child. They were very excited on many fronts as they started out together. Don and Melissa had good paying...
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Oregon HEAT has a NEW look!
Since 1989, Oregon HEAT has been serving the State of Oregon and its low-income citizens with emergency energy assistance. In that time frame we have helped tens of thousands people keep their heat and lights on during cold winter months.
We are now launching our new website to bring everyone the latest news about energy...
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Oregon HEAT Summer 2011 Newsletter
Meyer Memorial Trust cares about Oregon...Download newsletter here.
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Oregon HEAT Spring 2011 Newsletter
This Spring- Read about Doing Great Things for Oregon Families by donating used oil...Download the newsletter here.
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FAQs Commercial Oil Donations
Who picks up my used oil?
We work with Oil Re-Refining Company (ORRCO), a DEQ-certified oil re-refiner based out of Portland. They handle the used oil collection for our program. You can check out their website at http://www.orrco.biz
Does it cost anything to participate?
It does not cost anything to participate if...
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FAQs Home Heating Oil Donations
Who picks up my used oil?
We work with Oil Re-Refining Company (ORRCO), a DEQ-certified oil re-refiner based out of Portland. They handle the heating oil collection for our program.
Does it cost anything to donate my heating oil?
There are two typical scenarios for heating oil donations. If you have more than 150 gallons of...
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Annual Report Winter Newletter 2010
Check out Oregon HEAT's 2010 Annual Report. Download a pdf. here.
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Oil Program Spotlight: Everett Street Autoworks
Head down to the heart of Portland’s Old Town district and you can find Everett Street Autoworks, one of the City’s premier, privately-owned auto repair shops.... Read More »
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