In this episode of Power Up Memphis… Julie C. Meiman, who is the Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist with the Division of Community Services, Director’s Office for Shelby County Government, joins our Host Gale Jones Carson to discuss a new program available to aid those in the community who have been hard hit by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on thousands of residents throughout Shelby County and Mieman will share some very important information to viewers in the surrounding Shelby County municipalities regarding a new outreach program offered by the Shelby County Division of Community Services for mortgage and utility assistance. The funds are available to residents who reside in the outer municipalities (Bartlett, Millington, Arlington, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland) of the county and unincorporated Memphis. She will provide details on the new program and how to apply for funding along with qualifications necessary to receive the assistance. Viewers will also learn how they can access an application to apply. The funding is good through 2024 and qualified residents are encouraged to take advantage of this federally funded program while funds are still available. Also joining our host to discuss available utility assistance programs and resources offered by MLGW is Barbara Martin, Supervisor of MLGW Credit Operations. Martin will discuss the various social service agencies that MLGW partners with throughout the community to ensure our customers have knowledge of all the resources available and how to receive aid. She will also discuss some of the challenges MLGW customers face as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic. In addition, Martin will discuss how MLGW handles customers who rely on oxygen, resources for the homeless, MLGW’s Plus-1 and Gift of Comfort Programs, MLGW’s Winter Moratorium, partnering with CSA, and the MLGW Dashboard which provides a snapshot of social agencies throughout Shelby County where customers can utilize these services to meet their utility needs, rental assistance needs, and more. Join us for this impactful episode of Power Up Memphis to learn more about resources available to assist you and your family during these unprecedented times. Serving You is What We Do! mlgw.com
