Veterans Fund gets significant boost to assist Missouri military families

Ameren Missouri and United Way to provide $200,000 in energy assistance funds

ST. LOUIS (July 23, 2024) - Ameren Missouri announced today an additional $200,000 to help active-duty military, veterans and their families when they face challenges paying their energy bills. These funds are available through United Way 211.

"Through our long-standing partnership with Ameren Missouri, United Way 211 has been able to help even more military families and veterans meet their basic needs," said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. "We're proud and grateful for this program so that we can further assist those who have served and protected our country."

Eligible customers who are past due, have disconnected service or in threat of disconnection can apply today to receive up to $600 per household. They must also have proof of veteran or active-duty military status. Interested applicants should call United Way 211 at 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626 to apply.

Since launching in 2018, the Ameren Missouri Veterans Fund has assisted more than 650 veteran and military families, totaling more than $400,000 in energy assistance statewide. The company has earmarked at least $25,000 in assistance every year.

"The good news is that more assistance is available than ever before for military families," said Joe Solari, vice president of customer experience for Ameren. "Our hope is that these funds will provide some relief to the men and women who protect and serve our nation."

There are more energy assistance options available for customers in crisis and customers looking to reduce their bill. Visit AmerenMissouri.com/EnergyAssistance to learn more. Customers can also visit their online account to access personalized solutions to make it easier to manage monthly energy costs. New features make it easy for customers to pay their bill, view usage, enroll in alerts and access a range of tools to help save time, energy and money.

About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for its 1.2 million electric and 135,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. The company's service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit Ameren.com/Missouri or follow us at @AmerenMissouri or Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri.