Call For Help, Inc.

Carlyn Brooks, Executive Director

Serving the Metro East Community

9400 Lebanon Rd.

East St. Louis, IL 62203

Phone: 618-397-0968

Toll Free: 800-397-8707

Fax: 618-397-6836

Angie Wilsing, Fund Developer

awilsing@callforhelpinc.org

To contact us:

Press Release

East St. Louis, Illinois—January 30, 2008—Call For Help, Inc. announces blankets and space heaters are available for low income families in Call For Help’s service area, which includes St. Clair, Madison, Randolph, and Monroe Counties in Illinois.

The blankets and space heaters for low-income families will be given away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Call For Help’s main office at 9400 Lebanon Road, Edgemont.  Appointments must be made and will be taken from February 11-15, 2008 by calling 618-397-0996.  NO WALK-INS. Proper documentation is required and includes: Illinois State ID or Driver’s License, Proof of Income (30 days), Medical Card and Doctor’s Statement (if required).  Individuals and families must meet the definition of low-income as defined by the State of Illinois (e.g. family of four’s monthly income can not exceed $2,015.67 gross).  Preference is given to families with children under 11 or adults over 60 (proof of age is required).

The blankets and space heaters were purchased with a grant from AmerenCIPS Energy Plus Program.

CALL FOR HELP, INC. has blankets and space heaters for low-income families

Date: 01/30/2008