Spreading Cheer With a Warm Winter Gift

Five Local Families Receive Free Heaters

By Krystle J. Bailey

South Jersey HVAC contractor, Comfort Now by Bob McAllister, has been servicing our area since 2014. Since their inception, Comfort Now has been graciously donating a new heater to a family in need through their “Heat For The Holidays” mission.

At the end of 2020, the Comfort Now team had received 18 nominations for well-deserving families in the area. Normally, they select five finalists and ask the community to vote for the winner. Traditionally, the recipient is the family that they feel have the greatest need.

This year, just as the nominations were being finalized, Bob McAllister received a call from a woman who identified as “Mo from Michigan.” Mo was looking for opportunities to help a stranger in need and after a lengthy discussion, Mo made a generous donation that would increase the number of families that Comfort Now would be able to serve this winter.

With the excitement of the donation from Mo, Bob McAllister relayed the news to Comfort Now’s Carrier distributor, Peirce Phelps. Inspired by Mo’s generosity, the team at Peirce Phelps jumped on board with another generous donation. The trio of generosity was able to increase the giving during a year when it was needed more than ever.

This winter, Comfort Now was able to gift not only one heating system, but five! Five beautiful families in South Jersey received the gift of “Heat for the Holidays.” Two families in Galloway, two in Egg Harbor Township, and one family in Cape May Courthouse were able to stay warm through the 2020 holidays and beyond courtesy of Comfort Now, Mo, and Peirce Phelps.

The outpouring of love from the community was immeasurable. The nomination stories were all heart wrenching and emotional. There is so much need in our community. We are thankful for companies like Comfort Now and others who are giving back with every opportunity.