Catholic Charities was recognized at a recent Oregon Multifamily Strategic Energy Management event.
The award came for spreading awareness of efforts to engage residents of affordable housing to save energy and stay safe and healthy.
The agency’s housing team organized both summer and winter weatherization workshops, and the communications team provided coverage and sent it out to the wider community.
Energy Trust of Oregon, which leads the Strategic Energy Management program, was impressed by the cross-team collaboration, and the video and blogposts that resulted from it.
Support from resident services staff was critical in making the workshops a success.
Residents of Sacred Heart Villa listen during a weatherization workshop.
A resident of St. Francis Park Apartments leaves with a free fan after a summer weatherization workshop.
Strategic Energy Management recognized Catholic Charities for publicity efforts.