Funds available for weatherization of Native American homes

Redmond, OR – NeighborImpact currently has funds available for weatherizing homes for members of the Native American community.

NeighborImpact’s Weatherization program provides free weatherization services which can include adding insulation, sealing leaky ducts and repairing heating systems for income-qualified clients. Weatherization staff conduct an on-site energy audit, evaluating and documenting the existing condition of the home.  This information is then used to determine which measures will save the most money on the home’s utility bills.

The program is available to eligible low-income clients in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Additional funding is currently available for members of the Native American community. Clients can be renters or homeowners and live in mobile homes or stick built homes. Clients may culturally identify themselves as Native American and do not need to live on a reservation or provide documentation of their ethnicity.

Services may include:

* Attic, Floor or Wall Insulation
* Duct sealing and insulation
* Air sealing
* Health and safety repairs
* Replacement of inefficient appliances, such as furnaces and/or refrigerators

For more information or to see if you qualify, call 541-316-2034 or email homewx@neighborimpact.org.

About NeighborImpact: Since 1985, NeighborImpact has been a leader in developing solutions and bringing resources to Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The agency offers a diversity of services meeting basic human needs for food and shelter, while enriching people’s lives by providing access to increased education, skills, and hope for the future. NeighborImpact is a private nonprofit organization that receives federal, state and local grants, foundation grants and donations from individuals and businesses in our community. To learn more about NeighborImpact please visit www.neighborimpact.org. 
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