Local Assistance Agencies
There are many agencies in our area offering resources to those in need. Please see the list below to find out what best suits your needs and please remember to keep in communication with PL&W to let us know your status to avoid interruption of service.
You can also visit our Tips to Save Money page here, for ways to cut back within the home.
Pierce County Human Services Community Action Programs
Energy Assistance link
253-798-4400
*Pierce County offers heat assistance to those that qualify
If you have been disconnected please call 253-798-3590
Pierce County Mortgage & Rental Assistance
Pierce County Veterans Services
Visit Website
253-798-7449
3602 Pacific Ave Suite #200, Tacoma
*Veterans Services can receive help with Utilities, Rent, and Food
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Pierce County Health Department has a variety of resources available. Please click here for a current list.
TPU: Family Need
253-502-8369
*Must be a Tacoma Public Utilities customer and meet income guidelines
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Visit Website
253-573-7989
*Must be an enrolled member of the Tribe and at least 18 years old
Muckleshoot Family Resource Center
253-876-3336
*For Muckleshoot Tribal members only
Bridges of Love NW
Visit Website
253-531-2366
253-531-2365
*Provides referral for assistance for all needs
Project Round-Up
What is Project Round-Up:
Parkland Light & Water (PLW) has launched Project Round Up, a fundraising effort that will help our less fortunate neighbors pay their utility bill (electric and/or water). This campaign lets you make a difference by contributing your small change.
Through Project Round-Up 100% of donations go directly towards utility billing assistance. No money is used on administrative costs.
To Donate:
It all starts with you choosing to opt-in to the program. Doing so gives PLW permission to round up your utility bill to the next whole dollar amount. The difference between your bill and the whole dollar amount is donated to help your neighbors. If you want your small change to change lives you can do so by logging into your portal account and Enrolling in Round Up on the main page. You can also give us a call (253) 531-5666, or email us at csr@plw.coop to request a form to fill out.
To Apply:
*If an applicant qualifies for LIHEAP and/or LIHWAP, they must apply with LIHEAP and/or LIHWAP first.
* Please call PL&W at 253-531-5666 and our customer service representative will be happy to mail or email you a Project Round-Up application.
Please also see here for additional assistance.
Family Resource Center at Franklin Pierce
253-298-3073
Pregnancy Aide
Visit Website
253-383-4100
Salvation Army
253-572-8452
1110 S Puget Sound Ave
Tacoma
St Mary’s
253-535-9477
757 138th St S
Tacoma
Our Lady Queen of Heaven
St Vincent De Paul
253-537-5266
14601 A Street S
Tacoma
Trinity Lutheran Church
253-537-0201
12115 Park Ave S
Tacoma
Life Center Rainier
253-846-3875
17708 28th Ave E
Tacoma
Spanaway Lutheran Church
253-531-7000
16001 A Street S
Spanaway
Bethany United Methodist
5634 S Park Ave
Tacoma
