URBAN SPOTLIGHT: The Murrells / Weatherization Success
CONTINUED > were invited to the Weatherization Day Celebration to participate in a landlord forum. The new initiative of partnering with area landlords will aid in efforts to ensure tenants residing in two and four family units, as well as in single family homes, have the opportunity to learn and benefit from Weatherization Services. This partnership will help landlords increase tenant retention rates while working together to educate residents of the importance of energy conservation.
The day’ s celebration ended as clients and participants were able to meet Dr. Energy, receive new filters and furnace filter whistles to help maintain the efficiency of their HVAC equipment, LED light bulbs, and hot water gauges. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. will continue to think outside the box striving to empower communities and change lives with healthier and green home initiatives, impacting one family at a time for another 40 years!
URBAN SPOTLIGHT: The Murrells / Weatherization Success
The Murrells came to the Urban League during a very deep hardship. Mr. Murrell was recovering from a major accident and Ms. Murrell was recovering from hip and eye surgery. As a result, their income was decreased drastically from not being able to work during their recovery time. Upon applying for the Weatherization Assistance Program, their utility bills were over $ 2,000; the home was very drafty which made the winter season even more unpleasant. After receiving assistance from the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Murrells are extremely excited to report a major decrease in their utility bills; energy usage has decreased as well as they have implemented energy conservation measures learned from the program. Mrs. Murrell states,“ Throughout our hardship, the Urban League was our guiding light and we’ re so appreciative of your service. We were treated with such compassion and kindness; for that, we’ re forever grateful.”
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