‘This is neighbors helping neighbors’ [Video]

LAKEWOOD — Winter storms that bring a lot of snow can quickly cause problems for drivers and homeowners.

LakewoodAlive, a nonprofit, said it runs several programs to support homeowners and sustain its vibrant community.

The organization’s snow shoveling program has about 150 clients.

“This is neighbors helping neighbors,” said Matt Clark, the nonprofit’s housing outreach coordinator. “We have great volunteers who jump at the moment I ask them to.”

Clark said there are about 40 volunteers who mobilize within 24 hours after a snow event of three inches or more.

“If there’s a dire need and somebody calls me I’ll go and take care of something,” Clark said.

Clients include seniors and those with disabilities.

Clark said, “Our clientele is mainly over 60, female head of households… just people with low incomes that don’t really have a lot of families around to help them.”

Mary Ann Jamieson relies on the free service.

“I don’t mind the cold,” Jamieson said. “I was fine with that cold, but …