Nabhi Christian Ministries (NCM) is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1996 and incorporated in 1998. NCM helps alleviate suffering of people in its community. NCM honors leaders who are committed to building and strengthening the community. Nabhi Christian Ministries (NCM) is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1996 and incorporated in 1998. NCM helps alleviate suffering of people in its community and honors leaders who are committed to building and strengthening the community. During COVID19, NCM implemented the Emergency Energy Relief Assistance (EERA) project. This case-managed project provides intake assessment of overall basic needs, easy digital access, and accurate processing of online utility applications to obtain grants and low affordable payment plans for limited income, energy insecure seniors and other residents struggling to pay their household gas, electric, water, and sewage bills. The goal is to reduce energy burden and avoid shutoffs, terminations, and unpaid utility evictions to ensure individuals stay in their homes with the use of safe and reliable utility service. An example of a concerning situation regarding utility assistance calls received by NCM for the EERA in March and April of 2024. In March 2024, NCM received 596 documented calls for utility assistance. In just the first 9 days of April 2024, EERA received 236 documented calls for utility assistance. A significant number of these calls came from frightened individuals over the age of 62, including the disabled returning home from long hospital stays, recent stroke victims, and individuals with disabilities using wheelchairs or canes. These individuals were targeted with shutoff notices for falling behind in their utility payments. This situation required immediate attention and action to ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected and provided with the necessary support. African Americans contribute a higher percentage of their household income to energy bills than other racial and ethnic groups. The excessive cost of household energy relative to low incomes forces trade-offs between paying for utilities and buying necessities like food and medication. This hardship often coincides with other hardships, such as food and housing insecurity. In Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, a large portion of the elderly population is living in or near poverty, which is particularly concerning for older adults aged 65 and over, veterans, and people with disabilities. Many Pittsburgh residents living in low-income households are black seniors suffering hardship, living in poverty, and are facing energy burden. High energy burdens amongst the elderly not only reduce their household's disposable income but also indicate an increased likelihood of experiencing difficulties in paying energy and utility bills. The average low-income household spends 7.2% of their income on utilities, while mid-to-high-income households spend only 3%. This disparity disproportionately affects minority households. Pittsburgh ranks 6th in the nation for households suffering from energy burden, and 2nd among minority households according to the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). It is crucial to support this matter, especially considering its disproportionate impact on African American communities. NCM has been making a positive impact on the Pittsburgh community for the past 27 years. In addition to the EERA, NCM provides basic needs distributions, including family-friendly cooked meals, new coats, school supplies and other essential items. NCM engage seniors and families in safe and fun activities to reduce social isolation and to bring holiday cheer. NCM has also helped obtain thousands of annual utility grant dollars through its service to help poor and struggling seniors, families and individuals. Last year, the organization processed 247 utility grant applications, with a 98% success rate for resilient African Americans. NCM is highly respected by the community it serves and has been recognized over twenty times for its outreach efforts, dedication, and community work, including eight times by the United States Congress, State of PA, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh for outreach efforts for improving Pittsburgh neighborhoods and reducing gang violence; for appreciation of dedication, enthusiasm, cooperation and tireless community work; for service and civic contribution to the City of Pittsburgh; for tireless work and effective leadership towards the goals of making Pittsburgh a more peaceful and loving place; and for all its efforts in helping so many of those in need of aid in the city. We encourage you to learn more about our work at www.nabhiministries.org and consider donating to support our efforts.