Imagine a life without electricity. No heat to keep your family warm in the winter. No refrigerator to keep your food fresh. No light for your kids to do their homework by. For many Oregon families, this possibility is all too real. A sudden illness, unexpected expense, or loss of income can quickly snowball into a financial crisis. And when that storm hits, these families find themselves facing agonizing decisions. Pay the gas bill or buy food? Lights or medicine? Rent or heat? We believe no one should face these questions. The Oregon Energy Fund is a 34-year-old statewide nonprofit that provides energy bill assistance to Oregonians in financial crisis in support of household stability. Since 1989, OEF has helped over 300,000 Oregonians pay their utility bills in the face of unexpected crises like medical emergencies or layoffs. Through the generous contributions of our neighbors, we provide the basic needs that allow people to live healthy and productive lives.