The Air Conditioning
Contractors of America members will spend much of October replacing or
repairing the heating systems of those in need as part of “Heat the Country
Month.”
The Air Conditioning
Contractors of America members will spend much of October replacing or
repairing the heating systems of those in need as part of “Heat the Country
Month.”
State and
local chapters work with local service groups to determine those most in need
of assistance.
“We did our very first ‘Heat the Town’ in
1991, and came to the realization that this project would have a resounding
effect on the North Texas community and the NT (North Texas) ACCA family,” said Ann Kahn of
Kahn Mechanical Contractors in Dallas. “After 19 years, it continues to
bring us together to serve elderly/disabled, low-income homeowners and has
expanded to include summer cooling services as well as meeting special needs
when they arise. Our mission has become well known and agencies and
individuals contact our non-profit Community Services Foundation office for
help. All in all, it has been a win-win situation for everyone.”
Betty Clark, executive director of ACCA’s
central Ohio, chapter, agreed.
“No matter how many years
a contractor or supplier has volunteered, it is an emotional sight when you
arrive at the ‘Heat the Town’ kick off location and witness a sea of contractor
trucks,” Clark said. “To me it's just amazing … 364 days they are competitors,
but on this one day, they all join together for a common cause. On this day we
enter a stranger's home to help them stay warm in the winter; and when we
leave, the tears in their eyes or the smiles on their faces warm our
hearts."
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