MLGW Power of Warmth/Senior Expo to offer in-person assistance on January 14

Qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents may qualify for assistance through MLGW's Power of Warmth program to receive a free electric basket.

MLGW, in partnership with Neighborhood Christian Center, will host the Power of Warmth/Senior Expo on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Neighborhood Christian Center, 785 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38107.

During the event, customers can receive in-person assistance with completing Power of Warmth applications for electric blankets to be distributed onsite to eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities. The expo will feature other agencies that provide services to seniors. Benefits Solutions and United Healthcare sponsor this year's event.

To qualify for an electric blanket, applicants must be an income-eligible Shelby County resident who is disabled and/or a low-income senior age 60 or older, with an MLGW account in their name, and must not have previously received a blanket or heater from MLGW.

Applicants should bring:

• An MLGW bill in their name
• A valid Tennessee State ID or Driver's License to verify age and address
• A recent pay stub, Social Security income statement, or bank statement showing direct deposit
• Disability documentation, if applicable

For program updates, visit mlgw.com/powerofwarmth.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.