Philadelphia and non-profit step up to keep people cool during the heatwave

PHILADELPHIA - This is the kind of heat people feel as soon as one steps outside and with it only getting hotter Sunday and Monday there are some free ways to beat the heat.On Saturday, Jackie Wleh, with the non-profit Able Body Christian Men, is loading up on fans to give out to the elderly and people with disabilities.On Sunday at 1 p.m., he and volunteers with Agape International Baptist Church and 1st Choice Home Health Care LLC will give away 200 fans, thanks to a generous donation from the DeNicola Family Foundation at the church."It’s life-changing for many of our seniors who have health problems or just can’t afford it," Wleh said.  "They look forward to the charity, the church and the community to help."RELATED HEADLINES:Meanwhile, the heatwave drove the city of Philadelphia to park four, wheeled cooling centers around the city."Hot and sweaty and bothered and sticky, real sticky, I feel cool now," said Sade Warren. "I got some water and they offered me a donut."The other three locations are Germantown Ave.

and Allegheny Ave., Wyoming Ave. and Rising Sun Ave., 52nd St. and Larchwood Ave.Masks, hand sanitizer, water, and info on heat safety and utility assistance programs are available on the buses.

They will be up and running from 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday as well.There are also 12 cooling stations located inside libraries around the city.

The list is below."This is nice because it will help out the senior citizens," said Camilla Hickman. "Some people may be walking feeling like they might fall down, so they can sit in here and take a break.