Bethlehem on Broad Brings Christmas Spirit Close to Home

‎The Mobile Express had the pleasure of joining Broad Street United Methodist Church for their Bethlehem on Broad event. 

• 1150 families received food boxes to help them with meal needs over the Christmas break.
• 5000 cookies were enjoyed by
• 2500 guest 
• More than 500 photos with Santa were taken.

And your very own Mobile Express team completed 20 applications on site and provided many other referrals.
It took a bundle of people to make the event possible.  Russell and I were two of many who spent the day at the church hoping to make folks' Christmases a bit brighter.

Need for Emergency HEAP Heating Up

One of the resounding themes as we travel around Ohio this season is the very real need for energy assistance.  Whether in Mansfield or Gallipolis, Van Wert or Columbus, people are expressing angst about either getting their utilities turned back on and/or trying to avoid disconnection. It is amazing how many people are without heat in their homes in the middle of December. 

As people approach the Mobile Express inquiring about how to problem-solve, we counsel them to go to their local Community Action Agency.  At the Community Action Agency, they can get financial assistance as well as advocacy help to get their utilities turned back on. 

Trying to stay warm

Mobile Enrollment Specialists with The Ohio Benefit Bank software can help with the non-emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) application which gives an energy refund to  income eligible residents.  During these tight times, with limited resources, every little bit helps.