At first glance, Lifetime Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric may seem like any other home service company—fixing furnaces, installing air conditioners, and ensuring homes stay comfortable. But behind the scenes, this Snohomish-based business is doing something much bigger: empowering women, supporting families, and creating lasting change—both locally and globally.
Whether it’s installing a new heating and cooling system for a local veteran, to helping a single mother keep her family warm, this company is dedicated to helping people thrive. “We believe in doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do,” says Darrick Philip, General Manager of Lifetime Heating & Cooling. “If we don’t take care of our community, then what are we really doing?”
For many women, home isn’t just a place to live—it’s the heart of their family’s safety and security. Lifetime Heating & Cooling understands this and is committed to ensuring that no woman has to worry about keeping their home safe and comfortable.
Through their Lifetime Cares Initiative, the company provides heating and cooling systems at no cost to women and families facing hardship, including single mothers, widows, and families in need. Their technicians approach each home with compassion and integrity, treating every customer like family.
“We believe in taking care of our community, and that means looking out for those who need extra support,” says Philip. “Our goal is to help women and families stay safe and comfortable in their homes, because no one should have to choose between paying bills and keeping their home warm in the winter.”
While Lifetime Heating & Cooling is dedicated to supporting local women and families, their impact reaches far beyond Washington. Inspired by a personal connection and shared vision, they partnered with Hagari Rwanda to help women gain stability, resources, and opportunities for a better future.
Hagari Rwanda is a nonprofit that works with women who have been trapped in poverty and prostitution, giving them the resources they need to build a new future. Many of these women are mothers, desperate to provide for their children but unable to escape the cycle of hardship.
Hagari Rwanda empowers women through job training, education, and financial support, helping them build self-sufficient futures. One of their most impactful programs teaches women to weave intricate baskets from straw and sisal grass—a skill that not only honors Rwandan tradition but also provides a reliable source of income. These handcrafted baskets are sold locally and internationally, allowing women to support their families and gain financial independence.
To help support this mission, every customer who purchases a new heating or cooling system from Lifetime Heating & Cooling receives one of these handwoven baskets—a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope.
"These baskets are a small token of appreciation, but they represent so much more," says Philip. "By purchasing a system, our customers are helping provide sustainable income to a mother in Rwanda, allowing her to support her children, afford healthcare, and build a future with dignity."
Hagari Rwanda’s work extends beyond job training. They also provide health insurance, education sponsorships, meals, and financial support, ensuring women and their children have the resources to create a brighter, more stable future. And with every basket placed in a new home, it serves as a reminder that small acts of generosity can create lasting change—connecting women across continents through hope, opportunity, and shared strength.
At its core, Lifetime Heating & Cooling is about more than home comfort—it’s about making a difference through compassion and opportunity. Whether it’s keeping a local family warm, helping women rebuild their lives, or supporting mothers in Rwanda with sustainable income, their mission is rooted in generosity and community. “When we invest in people—whether they’re our neighbors or across the world—we create ripples of change that go far beyond what we can see,” says Philip.
To learn more about Lifetime Heating & Cooling and their partnership with Hagari Rwanda, visit lifetimeheating.com or www.hagari.rw
“If we don’t take care of our community, then what are we really doing?”