ST. LOUIS — “It’s tough, it’s tough because things are bad, not just for the poorest of the poor but for people with median incomes,” founder of HeatUpStLouis.org, Gentry W. Trotter, told 5 On Your Side while sifting through a mountain of paperwork.
The organization helps thousands keep the heat on during brutal Midwest winters. “We don’t just serve the City of St. Louis,” explained Trotter. “We serve 44 counties of Missouri and Illinois, including the city.”
He says pride often gets in the way of people getting help: “Pride will put you in the hospital. Pride, in some cases, will kill.”…