Ones really add up

One seems like a pretty small number. But we all know that ones add up. When the temperature soars during a sweltering Memphis summer, doesn’t 101° seem much hotter than 100°? And what about 102°, 103°, 104°?

Many of our neighbors have no defense against these rising temperatures—in fact, the number of people seeking assistance at MIFA has risen 32% since last month, and their total debt is up 9% per person.

But Plus-1 is here to help.

Plus-1 is a partnership between MIFA and Memphis Light, Gas & Water that provides utility assistance to eligible individuals and families in financial crisis. MIFA screens clients for eligibility and authorizes partial payments from the Plus-1 fund to their accounts. Clients are then referred to MLGW to arrange payment plans for their remaining balances.

Plus-1 depends entirely on contributions from the community. Many people give just $ 1 per month, and those ones add up.

So if it seems that $ 1 doesn’t amount to much, just think of all the clients whose lives have been changed by Plus-1. Can’t you give one too?

Two easy ways to give:
1. Add a donation to your MLGW bill. The most common way to support Plus-1 is to add a dollar (or two, or five!) to your monthly MLGW bill, and MLGW will pass it to MIFA. Use the online sign-up form here.

2. Make an online donation directly to MIFA. You can make a one-time gift directly to MIFA here.