"We Care"

The economy today is getting everybody 'down' but even as times get tough, there are small chances of inspiration woven into daily life.

Perhaps not exactly, the 'inspiration' that other things are, BUT the southern California Gas company and other local electric/energy companies are getting together to put on "We Care" events throughout the region.

Visit their website at: http://www.socalgas.com/wecare/ for more details.

Here is a copy of the schedule:

Monday, April 20 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. We CARE California Resource Fair Bakersfield Thursday, April 23 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. SCE's We CARE Resource Fair Long Beach Thursday, April 23 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PG&E’s We CARE and Emergency Food Bank Resource Fair Stockton Thursday, April 23 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. SDG&E's We CARE Resource Fair at The Urban League of San Diego’s 20th Annual Career Opportunity Exchange San Diego Friday, April 24 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. We CARE California Resource Fair South Los Angeles Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. We CARE Resource Fair at the Imperial County Children's Fair El Centro Visit your utility’s booth and enter a prize drawing to receive a $50 gift card to a grocery or discount store.

These 'fairs' are organized to inform the public about the various ways that the energy companies are trying to help their customers and provide some relief from the economy. They will discuss low-income programs and other rebates. If you have some time, it might be a good idea to check one out near you. If you have children, this is an excellent teaching opportunity to show how 'grown-ups' try and help each other out sometimes. It is also a good opportunity to teach them how to look for resources within your own community.