Self-Sufficiency Workshops

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
  • Tenant / Homeowners Rights & Responsibilities
  • Professionalism
  • Career Goal Planning
  • TANF to Employment

Upcoming Workshops Open to the Public:
Workshop Topic Date Time Location How To Enroll
How to Save
on Utilities		 Thursday,
Nov 29, 2018		  10am UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, date & title of workshop
Basic Budgeting Thursday,
Dec 6, 2018		 10am  UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, date & title of workshop
How to Save
on Utilities		 Tuesday,
Dec 11, 2018		  10am  UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, date & title of workshop
Basic Budgeting Thursday,
Dec 13, 2018		 10am UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, date & title of workshop
Professionalism Tuesday,
Dec 18, 2018		 10am UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, date & title of workshop
Tenants’ Rights Thursday,
Dec 20, 2018		 10am UESF
1608 Walnut Street,
Suite 701		 Email: emilymitchell@UESFacts.org
with name, 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.