Self-Sufficiency Workshops

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UESF’s ongoing series of educational sessions is designed to instill helpful knowledge as well as a sense of responsibility to help keep families in their homes.  We are currently offering the following workshops:
  • Basic Budgeting
  • How to Save Money on Your Utility Bills
  • Self-Help Weatherization
  • Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities
  • Professionalism in the Workplace
  • Career Goal Planning
  • Moving from TANF to Employment
  • Veteran-focused Workshops

 

Upcoming workshops open to the public:

Workshop Topic Date Time Location How To Enroll
Professionalism
&
Basic Budgeting		 Thursday,
May 11		  10am-12pm UESF
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600		 Email emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with your name and date & title of workshop
 Basic Budgeting Thursday,
May 18		  2pm-3pm  UESF
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600		  Email emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with your name and date & title of workshop
 Tenant’s Rights & Responsibilities  Thursday,
May 25		  10am-11am  UESF
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600		   Email emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with your name and date & title of workshop

For information and to register, please contact Emily Mitchell at 215-814-6846 or emilymitchell@UESFacts.org

Tips

Reducing Energy Costs

  • Unplug appliances when not in use.
  • Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs, which use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs.
  • Use dimmer lights at night for bathrooms and hallways.
  • Keep lampshades dusted to get more lighting.
  • Air leaks waste a lot of energy; caulk, seal and weather-strip all seams, cracks, and openings to the outside.
  • You can save as much as 10% a year on heating by turning your thermostat back 7°-10° from its normal setting for 8 hours a day.
  • To reduce summer cooling costs, close drapes during the day to block out the sun.
  • Eliminate a second refrigerator.
  • Invest in the most energy efficient household appliances by purchasing “Energy Star” qualified products.