Recent icy temperatures increase the need for Project Warm services
Friday, January 31, 2014
When
the ball dropped on the new year, the temperatures fell right along with it. The
frigid temperatures have created unbearable conditions for those whose homes lack
adequate insulation. Project Warm provides free weatherization services to help
senior, disabled and low-income residents in the community better handle the
cold winter months. But his year’s arctic conditions are prompting more people
to seek out the organization for assistance – driving up the need for supplies,
volunteers and donations to enable the operation to keep helping those who need
it most.
This
morning our company donated $100,000 to Project Warm to help the organization’s
efforts to provide residents with the tools and resources to better weatherize
their homes and use energy more efficiently. Even with the contribution, the
non-profit’s executive director says more help is needed to assist more than 100
residents who are currently on a waiting list for their services.
“LG&E
has supported Project Warm’s efforts for more than 30 years. We greatly
appreciate their generous contribution, which will go a long way toward
reducing the impact of the weather conditions on those we serve,” said Project
Warm executive director, Frank Schwartz.
“What we need now is people to put those dollars to work. We’re getting
double the number of calls we usually do this time of year. Without our help,
those residents could be left to endure extremely uncomfortable conditions.”
Along
with providing free weatherization services for homeowners and renters who meet
the eligibility criteria, Project Warm also provides energy management
workshops throughout the Louisville Metro area. Attendees learn how to winterize
homes and receive energy-saving tips and free winterization supplies. The
organization is holding several additional workshops over the coming weeks to
enable residents who can perform winterizing themselves to better address their
own needs.
Those
interested in attending a workshop, volunteering, donating or applying for
assistance can contact Project Warm at (502) 636-9276 or email info@projectwarm.org.
