Giving the "Power of Warmth"

A recent cold snap sent qualified seniors and disabled residents to the Neighborhood Christian Center (NCC) on 785 Jacksonin search of the Power of Warmth. NCC and MLGW partnered to provide 150 space heaters and 150 electric blankets on a first-come, first-served basis through the outreach program, Power of Warmth.

The donation was right on time for Downtown-resident Beverly Chatman, “My heat doesn’t work so good,” said Chatman, who suffers from a number of ailments including lung disease and diabetes. She blames the diabetes for perpetually cold feet. “I stay chilled.” Chatman chose a heater to help keep her apartment warm.

Vivion Sisuse, NCC Chaplain, said like Chatman, neighbors (the term NCC uses for their clients), are thankful for the donation, “With the economic downturn, we are serving neighbors from all walks of life and they appreciate the assistance.”


Neighborhood Christian Center partnered with us to distribute heaters and electric blankets to residents in need.


Power of Warmth recipient Beverly Chatman admits it’s hard to keep her apartment warm. Chatman doesn’t own a car, but when she heard about the heater giveaway she negotiated transportation to secure a unit. Here, she waits for a ride back to her apartment after receiving her space heater which will help keep her home comfortable during the winter months.