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

In-House Workshop Schedule – February 2020

Thurs, Feb 6 Basic Budgeting
Tues, Feb 11 How to Save on Utilities
Thurs, Feb 13Tenant’s Rights
Tues, Feb 18How to Save on Utilities
To Enroll:Email Emily Mitchell at emilymitchell@uesfacts.org with your name, the date & title of workshop.

All In-house workshops are located at 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600 starting at 10am.

Tips

Reducing Water Usage and Saving on Water Bills

  • Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
  • Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a week for a family of four.
  • Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.
  • Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
  • Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bath requires up to 70 gallons of water.
  • Turn off faucets tightly after each use.