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The SHARING fund, also known as the Chesapeake Emergency Energy Recipient Program (CHEERP), was incorporated in 1983. In 2008 alone, over 260 grants totaling more than $60,000 were provided to those in need on Delmarva.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation created the SHARING fund with donations provided by customers, employees, the community and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to ensure that the elderly, ill and those facing financial hardship are not forgotten during the cold winter months when energy bills are at their peak.

For 2009, Chesapeake will commit over $45,000 in support of the SHARING fund.

What Type Of Help Is Available?
Grants of up to $600 are now available to approved customers over the age of 60, who are living on a fixed income and need assistance. In addition to increasing the grant levels, additional SHARING fund grants of up to $1,000 are being offered to those who are recently unemployed or struggling with mortgage-related issues or need assistance with the repair or replacement of their heating equipment or water heaters.

Who is Eligible for Assistance?
Sharing grants are available for all eligible customers of Chesapeake Utilities or Sharp Energy living on Delmarva. Applications for the grants are available through Catholic Charities in Delaware (302.674.1782) and Shore-Up! in Maryland (410.749.1142).

What Can You Do To Help?
You can help your neighbors in need by making a donation to the SHARING program. Your tax-deductible contribution to the SHARING program will help keep needy families warm in winter. To make a donation, please download and complete the Sharing Donation form , enclose your one-time donation (no cash please), and mail to:

SHARING Program
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
PO Box 1678
Salisbury, MD 21802-1678

On behalf of the volunteers who administer the SHARING program as well as those who receive funding, we thank you for your thoughtfulness.

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