Light Up a Life

Light Up a Life

Did you know, by donating $1 a month you can keep somebody warm this winter? In every community, there are quite moments of struggle that most of us never see. A single parent chooses between groceries and the electric bill. An elderly neighbor stretching a fixed income through the coldest months. A family facing an unexpected job loss and watching expenses pile up faster than they can manage. For many, these moments can turn a simple utility bill into a source of stress and uncertainty.

Project Deserve was created to meet those moments with compassion.

For years, this community-driven program has offered a lifeline to households facing financial hardship. The idea is simple: members can choose to donate one dollar or more each month, and 100% of those proceeds go directly towards residents who are struggling to keep their lights on. It’s a small gesture with a surprisingly big impact, one that turns individuals’ generosity into collective strength.

How to Sign Up

To sign up, you can call your local office or reach our toll‑free number at 855‑940‑3927, where a member of our team can walk you through the enrollment process. If you’d like to learn more first, you can visit www.vec.org for details about how Project Deserve works and how your monthly donation helps support neighbors who are struggling to keep up with their electric bills. We believe everyone deserves reliable power, and this program reflects our commitment to the power of neighbors helping neighbors, a simple way for our community to lift one another up when it matters most.