211info
211info.org has information about general resources for assistance paying for utilities.
Electric: https://www.211info.org/search/97040/25/?search_term=Discounted%20Electric%20Service
Heating Fuel: https://www.211info.org/search/97040/25/?search_term=Heating%20Fuel%20Payment%20Assistance
Internet: https://www.211info.org/search/97040/25/?search_term=Discounted%20Internet%20Service
Trash & Recycling: https://www.211info.org/search/97040/25/?search_term=Discounted%20Trash%2FRecycling%20Service
Water/Sewer: https://www.211info.org/search/97040/25/?search_term=Discounted%20Water%20Service
Assurance Wireless
Services: Provides eligible low-income customers free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Plus a free phone.
Contact: 877-378-1761
Website: https://www.assurancewireless.com
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
This program is also known as the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Services: A federal program that provides up to a $9.25 monthly discount on service for eligible low-income subscribers, on either a wireline or a wireless service. Also supports broadband Internet service and broadband-voice bundles.
Contact: (800) 234-9473 or LifelineSupport@usac.org
Website: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC)
Services: Utility assistance, senior and low-Income discount programs available
Location: 312 E 4th St, The Dalles. Open Mon. – Thu. from 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm.
Contact: 541-298-5131, info@mccac.com
Website: https://www.mccac.com/
Safelink
Services: A Verizon company, and a Lifeline supported service (see above)
Contact: 800-723-3546
Website: www.safelinkwireless.com
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry Office
Services: Propane vouchers are available every 2 months. Go in to the office to sign up.
Location: 315 W 3rd St, The Dalles. Open Mon. – Fri. from 8am – 5pm.
Contact: 541-296-9566
Website: https://svdpthedalles.org/
