Good Neighbor Fund Supports Energy Assistance with $197,500 in Grants to Nonprofits
Allentown, Pa. July 29, 2025—The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF) announced the recipients of the Good Neighbor Fund grants for 2025. This program, designed to address the growing energy cost burdens faced by households in eastern and central Pennsylvania, awarded a total of $197,500 to fifteen nonprofit organizations. The grants will enable these nonprofit community-based organizations to provide direct financial assistance to families struggling with home energy costs, including electricity, fuel, oil, and even wood pellets.
Grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 have been awarded to nonprofits serving 29 counties in eastern and central Pennsylvania. These grants, aimed at organizations with existing utility assistance programs, will provide crucial support to households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level, with aid capped at $1,000 per household.
The funding is supported by the Good Neighbor Fund, an initiative that received initial funding from the the PPL Foundation to address the growing financial challenges faced by families, particularly with rising home energy costs. The program also includes administrative support to help nonprofits manage expenses, ensuring that resources are distributed efficiently and effectively to those in need.
“These grants allow trusted, frontline organizations to extend their reach and impact,” said Megan Briggs, Vice President of Community Investments at LVCF. “By supporting their utility assistance efforts, we’re helping families stay safe and stable in their homes—especially through hot summers and cold winters helping households deal with rising energy costs.”
The following nonprofit organizations received 2025–26 cycle grants from the Good Neighbor Fund:
- 4 Girls On A Mission
4 Girls On A Mission Utility Assistance Program - Casa Guadalupe Center
Casa Utility Assist - Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Utility Assistance for Transgender People and Loved Ones - Family Promise of Berks County, Inc.
Rent and Utility Assistance - Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc.
Keep the Lights On - Jewish Family Service of Lancaster
Jewish Family Service of Lancaster - Lehigh Conference of Churches
Utility Assistance at Lehigh Conference of Churches - New Bethany
New Bethany’s Housing Advocacy & Assistance - Raising The House
Palmerton Family Assistance Program - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Allentown Utility Assistance program - Salvation Army of East Stroudsburg
The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps Utility Assistance Program serving Monroe County PA - The Open Link
Upper Perk Utility Assistance Program - Third Street Alliance for Women & Children
Third Street Alliance Utility Assistance Program 2025 - Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
2025 Utility Assistance for Domestic Abuse Survivors - Valley Youth House
Utility Assistance for Formerly Homeless Youth and Families in Rapid Re-Housing Programs
About the Good Neighbor Fund
The Good Neighbor Fund supports nonprofits offering utility assistance programs in PPL Electric’s service area. This collaborative effort aims to alleviate the financial strain of energy costs on families, ensuring more households can meet their basic needs. For more information about the Good Neighbor Fund and the grant recipients, please visit LVCF’s website.
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