On Feb. 17, 2009, all broadcast TV stations will switch from . This means that every person without cable will need to install a converter box on their television to continue to receive basic stations, like NBC, ABC, and CBS. Because few MOWAM clients can afford cable due to the fact that most are elderly and are living on fixed incomes, many will be affected by this transition and lose their main connection to the outside world.

 

The federal government has made $40 coupons for the converter boxes available to individuals who need them, but many MOWAM clients are either unaware that these coupons are available or lack the resources to apply for them on their own. Therefore, MOWAM is accepting donations of any unused coupons from members of the community who do not need theirs. Each household is eligible for two coupons.

 

If you have cable or digital television already, please visit the following website to learn more about this transition and find out how you can apply for your coupons: 

 

To donate coupons to low-income, MOWAM clients, please do one of the following:

1. Simply mail them to:

Meals on Wheels and More

Attn: Sandy Bautista

3227 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702

2. Call

3. Email  

 

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