Rain or shine, runners and walkers made it out for the annual Heat the Streets event that raises money for utility bill assistance. All the water on the ground didn’t stop runners and walkers from getting their gear on. When asked what they would do if it really started raining, they simply replied, “Smile,” said Audrey Dobbe, Omaha resident. “Run a little faster,” said Scott Dobbe, Omaha resident. It’s the 15th annual Heat the Streets run and walk for warmth event.From start to finish, this fundraiser will go toward much-needed utility bill payment assistance. As the pandemic, inflation and the war in eastern Europe all impact the economy families across the metro are struggling to pay the heating bill.Organizers are trying to raise $300,000 this year. That’s more than they ever have before.”Electricity and natural gas are pretty essential to life in Nebraska, right? It gets cold in the winter and gets really hot in the summer, so we want to do everything we can to make sure that people have those services,” said Craig Moody, Omaha Public Power District board member.Last year, the event raised over $1,000 even though it was held virtually due to the pandemic. This time, it’s a 5K race and a 1-mile walk.Both OPPD and MUD customers are encouraged to call customer service if they need help paying their bills.”The event in its 15-year history has raised over $1 million. It’s very much a worthwhile cause and we’re very proud to be here,” said Jim Begley, MUD board member.
Rain or shine, runners and walkers made it out for the annual Heat the Streets event that raises money for utility bill assistance.
All the water on the ground didn’t stop runners and walkers from getting their gear on.
When asked what they would do if it really started raining, they simply replied, “Smile,” said Audrey Dobbe, Omaha resident.
“Run a little faster,” said Scott Dobbe, Omaha resident.
It’s the 15th annual Heat the Streets run and walk for warmth event.
From start to finish, this fundraiser will go toward much-needed utility bill payment assistance. As the pandemic, inflation and the war in eastern Europe all impact the economy families across the metro are struggling to pay the heating bill.
Organizers are trying to raise $300,000 this year. That’s more than they ever have before.
“Electricity and natural gas are pretty essential to life in Nebraska, right? It gets cold in the winter and gets really hot in the summer, so we want to do everything we can to make sure that people have those services,” said Craig Moody, Omaha Public Power District board member.
Last year, the event raised over $1,000 even though it was held virtually due to the pandemic.
This time, it’s a 5K race and a 1-mile walk.
Both OPPD and MUD customers are encouraged to call customer service if they need help paying their bills.
“The event in its 15-year history has raised over $1 million. It’s very much a worthwhile cause and we’re very proud to be here,” said Jim Begley, MUD board member.
