A Gadsden County nonprofit is collecting heaters and blankets to help local seniors stay warm as rising utility costs leave many struggling to heat their homes.
- Nearly 1 in 5 residents are over 65, and with poverty rates over 27%, many seniors can’t afford to heat their homes.
- Blessings of Hope is collecting heaters, blankets, and donations, with drop-off locations at the Havana Police Department and First Commerce Credit Union in Tallahassee.
- Watch the video to see how utility bills are forcing some seniors to choose between heat and other essentials.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:As temperatures drop, one local organization is turning up the heat asking for your help to keep local seniors warm this winter.
I’m Lyric Sloan in Gadsden County, where donated heaters and blankets could make a life-changing difference for elderly residents in need.
Blessings of Hope Empowerment Outreach, has kicked off its annual Senior Blanket and Heater Drive collecting new blankets, space heaters, and monetary donations to help elderly residents across Gadsden County who may struggle to stay warm this winter…