2013 Weatherization Assistance Program Report

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1 2013 Weatherization Assistance Program Report July 2012-June 2013

2 For more than 30 years, the State of Illinois has provided Weatherization services that have helped Illinois' most vulnerable citizens to live safely and more affordably in their homes. Through the services provided by local Community Action Agencies and many independent contractors statewide, we're making homes safer and more energy efficient. This helps people to live more self-sufficiently and strengthens the community fabric of cities and towns throughout Illinois. Weatherization has created jobs, trained hundreds of men and women for green sector employment and increased sales for energy efficiency product manufacturers and local dealers. As energy conservation becomes a more mainstream topic, the profile of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) continues to rise. WAP providers are ideally positioned to take a lead role in the residential energy efficiency marketplace. Partnerships with utilities, local governments and other community organizations present opportunities to leverage the expertise and experience in the WAP network for significant increases in the impact of our collective efforts. Budget pressures at the federal and state levels have led to reductions in funding for the Weatherization program over the last several years, however the funding picture for WAP s immediate future looks promising. Department of Energy funding for WAP has stabilized at a sustainable level. In program year 2013, more than $40 million was spent on weatherizing roughly 8,000 homes, including funds from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Energy, and State of Illinois ratepayers. We are committed to ensuring Illinois' Community Action Network will remain among the best in the nation, and look forward to our continued partnership to ensure Illinois' citizens receive the Weatherization services they need and deserve. Sincerely, Larry Dawson Deputy Director 2

3 Thirty-five community ac on agencies operate the Illinois Home Weatheriza on Assistance Program in all 102 coun es throughout the state of Illinois. This program, through the leadership of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, is commi ed to improving the energy efficiency of families with low incomes while also improving the health and safety of the home. Each year, thousands of families in Illinois struggle with high energy bills that are in part related to substandard housing that lack basic energy efficient measures. The 2013 Illinois Home Weatheriza on Assistance Program Report not only demonstrates the great work that community ac on agencies do each year in providing for these vulnerable households, but also the tremendous need that s ll exists. Our agencies are commi ed to mee ng that need. Working in partnership with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the IHWAP program gives families a chance to meet their home energy needs without the fear of disconnec on. We invite you to read this report and learn about the great work that is being done throughout the state. More work is needed to ensure that all of our customers have a warm home. And we are dedicated to fulfilling that goal. Sincerely, D. Samson Sulamoyo, Ph.D., CCAP President/CEO 3

4 Program Overview The Weatherization Assistance Program Since 1976 The Weatheriza on Assistance Program has set out to improve the energy efficiency of the homes of low income families thereby reducing home energy costs and making them more affordable. The program has evolved from performing basic measures such as caulking windows and installing weather stripping, to using advanced diagnos c equipment to determine the most beneficial measures to reduce a home s energy usage. Over the years, Illinois has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes and in the process improved the affordability of home energy costs, while ensuring the basic health and safety of the living environment of these families. Weatherization Today The Weatheriza on Assistance Program operates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and with Na ve American tribes. Funds provided by Congress are used to improve the energy efficiency of low income homes using the most advanced technologies and tes ng protocols available in the housing industry. In 2009, when President Obama commi ed $5.1 billion to the program over a three year period, he stated that this effort would put Americans back to work, reduce energy bills for thousands of households, promote the purchasing of local products, and reduce the na on s reliance on foreign oil. While Community Ac on Agencies focus on serving low income households, the benefits of the program go beyond these efforts in improving local communi- es, through the purchasing of building materials, providing training and jobs, and improving the environment. Poverty in Illinois The na onal and global economic downturn that began in 2008 was a tremendous setback to the gains in poverty reduc on that have occurred since According to the Heartland iance 2014 Poverty Report on Illinois, in 1960, just prior to the beginning of the War on Poverty, the poverty rate in Illinois was 14.7%. By 1970 it was reduced to 10.2% and held fairly steady un l 2000 when Illinois poverty rate was at 10.7%. Unfortunately, the Great Recession, beginning in 2008, created a sharp rise and by 2012 Illinois was back to a 14.7% poverty rate. This 4

5 translates to 1.85 million people living in poverty. Poverty in Illinois % % % % % % % At the end of 2013 Illinois s ll had an unemployment rate of 8.7%. These sta s cs are especially pronounced for the state s most vulnerable ci zens children, seniors, and people with disabili- es. And the number of minori es living in poverty is at very troubling levels. An es mated 267,000 children have been affected by foreclosures since % of African American children live in poverty (2002) Nearly 1 in 2 black males age are unemployed 144,071 (8.8%) of seniors live in poverty 47% of seniors are economically vulnerable based on incomes that are less than two mes the poverty threshold. *sta s cs taken from the Heartland iance Poverty Report (January 2014) but improves the health and safety of the home environment of families. Weatherization in Illinois The Illinois Home Weatheriza on Assistance Program is operated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) who partners with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deliver the Weatheriza on Assistance Program. Thirty-five local agencies deliver energy efficiency services to eligible residents across the state. Professionally trained staff use computerized energy audits and advanced diagnos c equipment to determine the most cost-effec ve energy efficiency measures appropriate for each home. Illinois crews also test hea ng units and appliances for carbon monoxide leaks and combus on safety. Weatheriza on plays a cri cal role in assis ng in the reduc on of long term energy burden plaguing many families and the program emphasizes providing assistance to seniors, the disabled, and families with young children. Weatheriza on not only helps customers pay their u lity bills, 5

6 Typical weatheriza on services include installing insula on; sealing ducts; and mi ga ng heat loss through windows, doors, and other infiltra on points. Weatheriza on contractors and/or crews also install health and safety measures, such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. Clients are educated on the proper use and maintenance of the installed measures. The Illinois Home Weatheriza on Assistance Program serves customers at or below 200% of poverty. In 2013, for a family of four, 200% of poverty equaled an annual income of $46,100. Job Creation The Weatheriza on Assistance Program serves as a job creator for local administering agencies in the hiring of agency office staff and local contractors or agency crews. The Weatheriza on Assistance Program was one of the most successful job creators of those receiving funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. According to the Center for American Progress, the WAP program averaged more than 12,000 workers per quarter performing Weatheriza on services across the country. In addi on, program dollars support manufacturing and small businesses in the purchasing of materials needed for the work done on homes. Weatherization Assistance Program Funding The Weatheriza on Assistance Program is funded primarily through the Department of Energy. However, states are allowed to transfer up to 15% of LIHEAP dollars, funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), to Weatheriza on. In Illinois, addi onal dollars are provided by the State Energy Program. While the program received a major boost in DOE funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, since then it has been a challenge to maintain DOE funding at a level that will allow for a na onal program to con nue. DOE Funding 2010 $210 million* 2011 $174 million* 2012 $68 million* 2013 $138 million *In addi on, Illinois received ARRA funding from program year. 6

7 State-Wide Weatherization Totals $39,919, $72,562, $101,339, Total Who Received Weatheriza on Services 8,048 20,162 23,490 Demographics receiving Weatherization Services Children Under 5 Disabili es Weatherization Job Creation Agency Crew Members: 35 Contractors Hired: 107 Full Time Employees: 162 Part Time Employees: 26 7

8 BCMW Community Services, Inc. 909 E. Rexford, P.O. Box 729 Centralia, IL (618) Service Area: Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time, 2 Part Time Agency Crew Members: 2 Amount Bond $139, Clinton $390, Marion $377, Washington $88, Total $995, Bond Clinton Marion Washington Bond Clinton Marion Washington Total The work was wonderful but the workers were fantas c and helpful and considerate. Sharon Clark-Hooks 8

9 Carver Community Action Agency 235 E. Main St., P.O. Box 28 Galesburg, IL (309) Service Area: Knox Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time Contractors Hired: 1 Amount Knox $497, Total $497, Knox Knox Total

10 C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation 1805 S. Banker Street Effingham, IL (217) Service Area: Chris an, Clay, Effingham, Faye e, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 4 Full Time Contractors Hired: 6 Amount Chris an $204, Clay $156, Effingham $202, Faye e $156, Montgomery $229, Moultrie $82, Shelby $139, Total $1,172, Christian Clay Effingham Fayette Montgomery Moultrie Shelby Chris an Clay Effingham Faye e Montgomery Moultrie Shelby Total

11 Weatherization Customer Story Submi ed by CEFS Economic Opportunity Corpora on In June 2013, a Weatheriza on worker from CEFS Economic Opportunity Corpora on visited a home in Bethany, IL to perform an assessment as a part of the Weatheriza on Assistance Program. While speaking with the family the assessor asked the family if the home had smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and if they had gone off at any me. The family said that they had not gone off, but that the family had been experiencing flu like symptoms since they had moved in. This had been going on and off for about 18 months resul ng in several trips to the doctor and hospital. While performing the assessment it was discovered in the a c that the furnace and water heater flue pipe was disconnected. The disconnected vent and poor air sealing around the pipe was allowing flue gasses to enter the home. The assessor performed a temporary fix un l the contractor could replace the pipe. During the final inspec on of the home the family informed CEFS that all flu symptoms had stopped a er the assessment. While they were very happy with how Weatheriza on had reduced their u lity bill costs, they are very thankful their health problems had been solved. 11

12 Champaign Regional Planning Commission 1776 E. Washington, P.O. Box Urbana, IL (217) Service Area: Champaign Weatheriza on Employees: 5 Full Time, 1 Part Time Agency Crew Members: 3 Amount Champaign $1,241, Total $1,241, Champaign Champaign Total Excellent work crew; clean-up was superb and the coordinator went above and beyond to meet the weatheriza on goals. Nicola Davis - Ivesdale, IL 12

13 Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois 1800 W. Fi h Street Rd. Lincoln, IL (217) Service Area: DeWi, Logan, Mason, Menard, and Pia Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Part Time Amount DeWi $32, Logan $66, Mason $41, Menard $21, Pia $29, DeWitt Logan Mason Menard Piatt Total $191, DeWi Logan Mason Menard Pia Total

14 Community Action Partnership of Lake P.O. Box 9059 Waukegan, IL (847) Service Area: Lake Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Lake $1,220, Total $1,220, Lake Lake Total

15 Community Contacts, Inc. 100 S. Hawthorne St. Elgin, IL (847) Service Area: DeKalb and Kane Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount DeKalb $32, Kane $66, Total $1,231, Dekalb Kane DeKalb Kane Total

16 Community and Economic Development Association of Cook, Inc. 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1900 Chicago, IL (312) Service Area: Suburban Cook, City of Chicago Weatheriza on Employees: 50 Full Time Contractors Hired: 14 /City Amount Cook & City of Chicago $12,654, Total $12,654, Cook & City of Chicago /City Cook & City of Chicago 3,193 1, Total 3,193 1, This program is very helpful, my home is warmer and I don t have to turn my heat up. I am very grateful to have this done and I recommended this program to my family and friends. 16

17 Crosswalk Community Action Agency 410 W. Main West Frankfort, IL (618) Service Area: Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount Franklin $312, Jefferson $258, Williamson $385, Total $957, Franklin Jefferson Williamson Franklin Jefferson Williamson Total

18 Decatur-Macon Opportunities Corporation 1122 E. Marie a St. Decatur, IL (217) Service Area: Macon Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Full Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount Macon $521, Total $521, Macon Macon Total Everything was completed in such a professional manner and all of the contractors were super! They answered all of my ques ons and made me feel so comfortable with the work that was being completed. I am so grateful for all you have done. My home is so warm and invi ng now thanks to you and the weatheriza on program. I am forever grateful to you all! Nicholas Beauford - Decatur 18

19 DuPage Community Services 421 N. Farm Road Wheaton, IL (630) Service Area: DuPage Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount DuPage $1,082, Total $1,082, DuPage DuPage Total

20 Weatherization Customer Story Submi ed by Wabash Area Development, Inc. To Whom it may Concern, I am wri ng to express my sincere gra tude to the WADI organiza on and to all who were involved especially Susan Mayberry in ge ng me the help I needed, when I needed it the most. Ms. Mayberry was not only quick to come out and assess the work that needed to be done but was also quick in ge ng the contractors out to get the work done. The furnace was not opera ng at all, most of the windows were broken or missing, and in some cases were covered with wood and plas c tarps. The doors were in very poor shape and not stable, and the whole house was dra y and cold, especially the bathroom where you could actually see neath the house due to deteriora on around the tub and floor. 20

21 East Central Illinois Community Action Agency 56 N. Vermilion Danville, IL (217) on.org Service Area: Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount Ford $63, Iroquois $125, Vermilion $398, Total $588, Ford Iroquois Vermilion Ford Iroquois Vermilion Total I love the work Community Acton provided. Excellent jobs by all. Kim Brigham - Danville 21

22 Embarras River Basin Agency 400 W. Pleasant St., P.O. Box 307 Greenup, IL (217) Service Area: Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 21 Full Time Contractors Hired: 1 Agency Crew Members: 19 Amount Clark $111, Coles $353, Crawford $163, Cumberland $94, Douglas $117, Edgar $128, Jasper $106, Lawrence $166, Richland $144, Total $1,386, Clark Coles Crawford Cumberland Douglas Edgar Jasper Lawrence Richland Clark Coles Crawford Cumberland Douglas Edgar Jasper Lawrence Richland Total

23 Fulton Health Department 700 East Oak Street Canton, IL (309) Service Area: Fulton Amount Fulton $255, Total $255, Fulton Fulton Total

24 Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation 223 S. Macoupin St., P.O. Box 88 Gillespie, IL (217) Service Area: Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Full Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount Calhoun $52, Greene $121, Jersey $102, Macoupin $248, Total $524, Calhoun Greene Jersey Macoupin Calhoun Greene Jersey Macoupin Total I m a single mom of a li le girl. Thanks to you I don t have to come home exhausted to see my daughter sad, si ng in her coat, hat, and gloves asking, can we please turn on the heat. Ray, Sean, and staff - you are worth every penny you earn. I am so ever grateful. Thank you very much. Diana Tholin 24

25 Kankakee Community Services, Inc. 657 E. Court St., Suite 207 Kankakee, IL (815) Service Area: Kankakee Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount Kankakee $370, Total $370, Kankakee Kankakee Total

26 Kendall Health Department 811 W. John St. Yorkville, IL (630) h p://health.co.kendall.il.us/communityac on/ Service Area: Grundy and Kendall Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Grundy $142, Kendall $71, Total $214, Grundy Kendall Grundy Kendall Total

27 Madison Community Development 130 Hillsboro Ave. Edwardsville, IL (618) , ext h p:// Service Area: Madison Weatheriza on Employees: 13 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 4 Agency Crew Members: 9 Amount Madison $1,069, Total $1,069, Madison Madison Total I would like to thank each and every one of you who worked at my home. You men were awesome!! You were professional and if I had ques ons you all explained to me without hesita on. I am truly thankful for the help I received. Kenetha Sparks 27

28 McHenry Housing Authority 1108 N. Seminary Ave., P.O. Box 1109 Woodstock, IL (815) Service Area: McHenry Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount McHenry $407, Total $407, McHenry McHenry Total Just wanted to let you know how happy we are for this program, thank you! K.L. - Wonder Lake 28

29 MCS Community Services 345 West State Street Jacksonville, IL (217) h p://morgancounty-il.com/departments/mcs-community-services/ Service Area: Morgan, Cass, and Sco Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 1 Agency Crew Members: 1 Amount Cass $119, Morgan $193, Sco $42, Total $355, Cass Morgan Scott Cass Morgan Sco Total

30 Mid Central Community Action, Inc W. Washington St. Bloomington, IL (309) Service Area: McLean and Livingston Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 4 Agency Crew Members: 1 Amount Livingston $127, McLean $457, Total $584, Livingston McLean Livingston McLean Total To Darin Pleines! I want to thank you for helping me out with my home weatheriza on. First of all, you saved my life! I had a gas leak both inside and out. The Fire Department told me I was supposed to be dead. I live and thank you for coming out to check my home! God bless you and all the wonderful people who did the work. I needed it so much. Cenita - McLean 30

31 Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency 27 South State Avenue, Suite 102 Freeport, IL (815) Service Area: Jo Daviess and Stephenson Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time Contractors Hired: 1 Amount Jo Daviess $130, Stephenson $369, Total $500, Jo Daviess Stephenson Jo Daviess Stephenson Total

32 Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc. 711 W. McBean Street Peoria, IL (309) Service Area: Peoria Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount Peoria $792, Total $792, Peoria Peoria Total

33 Project NOW Community Action Agency, Inc th St. P.O. Box 3970 Rock Island, IL (309) Service Area: Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount Henry $196, Mercer $38, Rock Island $761, Total $996, Henry Mercer Rock Island Henry Mercer Rock Island Total

34 Rockford Human Services Department 612 North Church St. Rockford, IL (815) Service Area: Boone and Winnebago Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount Boone $119, Winnebago $1,050, Total $1,170, Boone Winnebago Boone Winnebago Total Thank you for being polite and professional and for answering my ques ons regarding cost effec ve energy solu ons. Thank you also for the work you did. It s nice that there is a community ac on agency in our area that truly makes a difference. With deep thanks Bonnie Greenwood 34

35 Sangamon Department of Community Resources 2833 South Grand Avenue East; Suite C100 Springfield, IL (217) Service Area: Sangamon Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Sangamon $616, Total $616, Sangamon Sangamon Total I am extremely happy and sa sfied with the work that was done on our house. Before the work was done our house was freezing and our air/furnace would run non-stop. Now our furnace never runs and it stays really warm in here. Ashley Ballweg - Springfield 35

36 Shawnee Development Council, Inc. 530 W. Washington Street, P.O. Box 298 Karnak, IL (618) Service Area: Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 3 Full Time Contractors Hired: 2 Amount Alexander $141, Hardin $78, Johnson $81, Massac $82, Pope $67, Pulaski $107, Union $163, Total $723, Alexander Hardin Johnson Massac Pope Pulaski Union Alexander Hardin Johnson Massac Pope Pulaski Union Total I would like to tell everyone thank you very much for making my home warm. I don t know what I would have done about staying warm without your help. Kathy Simpson 36

37 St. Clair Intergovernmental Grants Department/Community Action Agency No. 19 Public Square, Suite 200 Belleville, IL (618) h p:// Service Area: St. Clair Weatheriza on Employees: 4 Full Time Contractors Hired: 1 Amount St. Clair $2,410, Total $2,410, St. Clair St. Clair Total The service was great and professionally done. The a tudes of the workers were truly pleasant and honest Sarah Dansberry - East St. Louis 37

38 Tazwood Community Services, Inc S. Main St. Morton, IL (309) Service Area: Tazewell and Woodford Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Tazewell $484, Woodford $104, Total $588, Tazewell Woodford Tazewell Woodford Total Thank you so much. You guys are wonderful. Tanya Place 38

39 Tri- Opportunities Council 405 Emmons Ave., P.O. Box 610 Rock Falls, IL (815) Service Area: Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, & Whiteside Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 9 Full Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Bureau $290, Carroll $53, LaSalle $568, Lee $176, Marshall $71, Ogle $153, Putnam $19, Stark $63, Whiteside $283, Total $1,681, Bureau Carroll LaSalle Lee Marshall Ogle Putnam Stark Whiteside Total Bureau Carroll LaSalle Lee Marshall Ogle Putnam Stark Whiteside The men that did the work on my house were awesome. They were so kind and respec ul and explained in words I could stand what and why things were being done. The work they did was done with perfec on, and best of all they le no mess Colleen Kopcznski - Peru 39

40 Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials 1125 Hampshire, Suite 100 P.O. Box 827 Quincy, IL (217) Service Area: Adams, Brown, Pike, and Schuyler Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 1 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 9 Amount Adams $146, Brown $35, Pike $73, Schuyler $56, Total $312, Adams Brown Pike Schuyler Adams Brown Pike Schuyler Total

41 Wabash Area Development, Inc. 110 Latham St. Enfield, IL (618) Service Area: Edwards, Galla n, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time Contractors Hired: 4 Amount Edwards $51, Galla n $74, Hamilton $74, Saline $140, Wabash $68, Wayne $80, White $83, Total $574, Edwards Gallatin Hamilton Saline Wabash Wayne White Edwards Galla n Hamilton Saline Wabash Wayne White Total I am so grateful. I am so very blessed by this awesome service. Thank you so much. Terry Edmondson 41

42 Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council 1 Industrial Park, P.O. Box 7 Steeleville, IL (618) Service Area: Jackson, Monroe, Perry, and Randolph Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time, 2 Part Time Contractors Hired: 5 Amount Jackson $272, Monroe $19, Perry $172, Randolph $175, Total $639, Jackson Monroe Perry Randolph Jackson Monroe Perry Randolph Total I want to thank you very much, the work has been completed and I m very grateful for all you have done. May the Lord richly bless each person who had a part in any of it. I feel truly blest. Imogene Swetland - Murphysboro 42

43 Western Illinois Regional Council - Community Action Agency 223 S. Randolph Macomb, IL (309) Service Area: Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Coun es Weatheriza on Employees: 2 Full Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Hancock $100, Henderson $56, McDonough $183, Warren $91, Total $430, Hancock Henderson McDonough Warren Hancock Henderson McDonough Warren Total Thank you so much for all the work you did on my house. I really appeciate all of it. The crews were very fast and efficient... God Bless all of you 43

44 Will Center for Community Concerns 304 N. Sco St. Joliet, IL (815) Service Area: Will Weatheriza on Employees: 5 Full Time, 1 Part Time Contractors Hired: 3 Amount Will $959, Total $959, Will Will Total

45 Weatherization Customer Story Submi ed by Will Center for Community Concerns To Whom it may Concern, A 90 year-old re red iron worker from Beecher, Illinois received assistance from Will Center for Community Concerns through the LIHEAP Emergency Furnace program as well as from the Weatheriza on Assistance Program. The gentleman had nowhere else to turn when he lost heat in his trailer. A er the heat was restored to the home and the weatheriza on work was completed, the man was in tears at the final inspec on. He told the agency inspector, Thank you, thank you, thank you! I couldn t have asked for anything be er. I really appreciate the work. I m 90 yearsold and had nowhere else to turn and no one else to ask for help. I don t know what I would have done without you! 45

46 Total Spent Total Units Adams $146, Alexander $141, Bond $139, Boone $119, Brown $35, Bureau $290, Calhoun $52, Carroll $53, Cass $119, Champaign $1,241, Chris an $204, Clark $111, Clay $156, Clinton $390, Coles $353, Cook & City of Chicago $12,654, Crawford $163, Cumberland $94, De Kalb $216, De Wi $32, Douglas $117, Du Page $1,082, Edgar $128, Edwards $51, Effingham $202, Faye e $156, Ford $63, Franklin $312, Fulton $255, Galla n $74, Greene $121, Grundy $142, Hamilton $74, Hancock $100,

47 Total Spent Total Units Hardin $78, Henderson $56, Henry $196, Iroquois $125, Jackson $272, Jasper $106, Jefferson $258, Jersey $102, Jo Daviess $130, Johnson $81, Kane $1,014, Kankakee $370, Kendall $71, Knox $497, La Salle $568, Lake $1,220, Lawrence $166, Lee $176, Livingston $127, Logan $66, Macon $521, Macoupin $248, Madison $1,069, Marion $377, Marshall $71, Mason $41, Massac $82, Mc Donough $183, Mc Henry $407, Mc Lean $457, Menard $21, Mercer $38, Monroe $19, Montgomery $229, Morgan $193,

48 Total Spent Total Units Moultrie $82, Ogle $153, Peoria $792, Perry $172, Pia $29, Pike $73, Pope $67, Pulaski $107, Putnam $19, Randolph $175, Richland $144, Rock Island $761, Saline $140, Sangamon $616, Schuyler $56, Sco $42, Shelby $139, St. Clair $2,410, Stark $63, Stephenson $369, Tazewell $484, Union $163, Vermilion $398, Wabash $68, Warren $91, Washington $88, Wayne $80, White $83, Whiteside $283, Will $959, Williamson $385, Winnebago $1,050, Woodford $104, Totals $39,919, ,048 48

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