Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is accepting new portable electric heaters (UL tested) at its stations to help Gwinnett seniors stay warm during the winter.
The heaters will be distributed through Project AWARE (Added Warmth Assistance for Residences of our Elderly) which is led by Gwinnett County Senior Services (GCSS).
“Project AWARE is a program which is definitely needed to help Gwinnett seniors be comfortable in their own surroundings. We are pleased to partner with the community and Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services to make this possible for our seniors,” said Melanie Miller, spokesperson for GCSS.
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Donations may be dropped off at your local Gwinnett County fire station until February 28 of next year and are tax deductible by the nonprofit partner, Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services.
Monetary donations should be sent to Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services (Friends), P.O. Box 1680, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
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To be considered for the service, seniors should be 60 years or older, live in Gwinnett County and undergoing financial constraints.
For more information on Project AWARE, contact the Senior Services Helpline at 678-377-4150.
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