100 Space Heaters, 200 Electric Blankets Available to Qualified Applicants

Just in time for Christmas, MLGW is teaming up with the Neighborhood Christian Center to assist qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents of Shelby County through the Power of Warmth Program.

The Neighborhood Christian Center will be accepting applications and screening eligible households for heaters or blankets at 785 Jackson Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To qualify for the Power of Warmth Program, applicants must be a resident of Shelby County as well as disabled and/or a low-income senior, age 60 or older.

To apply, applicants will need the following credentials on hand:

• Tennessee State ID or Driver’s License to verify age and address.
• The most recent pay stub or Social Security Income statement to verify income.
• If you have a physical disability but do not meet the age requirement, you must bring the proper certification information.

Customers may contact the Neighborhood Christian Center's hotline number at (901) 881-6013 for a pre-recorded message detailing the necessary qualifications and credentials for eligibility.