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 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.