23rd Annual Project “Heat’s On”
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri,
Inc., and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union No. 562 provided
heating system inspections to hundreds of needy homeowners
in the St. Louis area on Oct. 10 for the 23rd Annual Project
“Heat’s On.”
The two organizations donated their time, resources and materials
valued at approximately $100 per home during this year’s
project. The 34-point inspection included checking water
heaters and furnaces. Crescent Parts donated filters and
Home Services provided batteries to be installed where needed.
“Our goal this year was to reach approximately 400 homes,”
says Jon Danuser, President of the Mechanical Contractors Association
of Eastern Missouri, Inc. “We are proud to be able to offer
this service to our community,” added Business Manager Patrick
Kellett of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union No. 562.
Eligible recipients of this inspection service were identified
by Energy Care, Inc., Home Services, Inc., St. Louis Area Agency
on Aging, St. Louis County Human Services and Saints Joachim & Ann
Care Service.
“We continue to do this to help the community we live in,”
explains Jon Danuser. “It’s great to be able to give our talents
and resources to such a worthy cause,” remarked Patrick Kellett.
The City and County effort is under direction of the City
of St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay and St. Louis County Executive
Officer Charlie A. Dooley along with the City of St. Peters
Mayor Len Pagano.
For more information about this program or to add a name for
next year’s Project “Heat’s On,” contact the St. Louis Area
Agency on Aging at 612-5918.
Representatives from the Mechanical Contractors
Association of Eastern Missouri, Inc., and Plumbers and Pipefitters
Local Union No. 562 gather with St. Louis County Executive
Charlie Dooley and St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay (front and
center) before the news conference.
Volunteers perform an inspection on a furnace.
Volunteers also checked smoke detectors as part
of the inspection.
A satisfied recipient signs off on services received.
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