I recently had an opportunity to be a “celebrity greeter” during the “Rise and Shine for Heat” initiative for Heat Up/ Cool Down St. Louis. During this event, the “celebrity greeters” requested funds to benefit area residents that may be in need of heating assistance. This event took place throughout several Hardee’s restaurant locations in St. Louis City and County, with media coverage from local news channels.

Heat Up/ Cool Down St. Louis provides a safety net in a region which often does not have enough federal, state or utility funds to help keep the needy connected to their utility services. It was to my surprise that the public was so generous when donating funds to a great cause. During this time of economic crisis, many people are in need of assistance in any way possible.

Heat Up / Cool Down St. Louis services these areas:

St. Louis City & County, St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, St. Clare County (IL), St. Genevieve County, Iron County, Madison County, and Butler County.

For more information about Heat Up/ Cool Down St. Louis, please visit www.heatupstlouis.org