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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