Heat for the Holidays

Photo: KAFE/Photos courtesy West Mechanical

Thousands of families will be forced to go without heat this winter. The most common problems among struggling American households is putting food on the table AND keeping the heat on. Many families forgo heat in order to keep their kitchen full.

West Mechanical is making it their mission to keep the community warm and safe. Heat should NOT be a luxury. In the spirit of the Holiday season, they are donating two furnaces to families in need this Christmas.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A FAMILY THAT YOU KNOW COULD USE THIS GIFT FROM WEST MECHANICAL!

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