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2023 NCM’s Project Heat Telethon [Video]

Spread the warmth this winter by supporting our Project Heat Telethon on Jan. 26.

MAINE, USA — Every year, thousands of Mainers struggle to heat their homes. And with heating oil prices in the state up nearly 50% from last year, people are in dire need of support throughout the winter. They’re faced with the choice between heating their homes and basic needs like food and medicine to keep them going. 

Nearly three out of five Maine households use fuel oil as their primary energy source for home heating, a larger share than any other state. The reliance on oil to heat homes is critical in keeping people and their homes warm during the cold winter.

On Jan. 26, the 16th year of NEWS CENTER Maine’s Project Heat Telethon will help raise money in partnership with the United Ways of Maine Keep ME Warm fund. Phone lines will be open from 5 a.m. through 8 p.m. 

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen