|
Community Success Stories
Stimulus Funds Will Assist with Home Weatherization, Youth Work Programs
Arizona Weatherization Program
The Tucson Urban League, Inc. has been awarded $4.75M in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds over three years to expand its weatherization program for qualified homeowners.
The funds, allocated through the U.S. Department of Energy, can be used for home repairs that include adequate insulation, energy-efficient furnaces and water heaters, caulking and sealing, and general care to reduce a home's energy footprint.
Lower utility bills for homeowners will help America lower its energy consumption. In addition, Tucson 's workforce will expand as the League adds 10-to-15 people and employs several subcontractors for these services.
Various Youth Work Experience Programs
Tucson Urban League, Inc. was also awarded $718,000 in ARRA funds for Youth Work Experience summer programs for participants ages 14-24.
The programs offer knowledge and skills to help area youths obtain, retain or advance to a better position in the work force. Some of the training includes paid employment opportunities.
Related programs assist with academic instruction on educational basics to encourage students to stay in school or successfully transition into the workplace.
For more information, contact:
Phil Larrabee
Tucson Urban League, Inc.
2305 S. Park Ave.
Tucson , AZ 85713 Office: 520-791-9522 *2242
Fax: 520-623-9364
plarrabee@tucsonurbanleague.org
www.tucsonurbanleague.org
"Community Success Stories" are stories shared by community organizations about funding they have received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will benefit our local community. The City of Tucson is not responsible for the application process of these grants, nor will it be involved in the distribution of these funds.
If you are a community organization who has received ARRA stimulus funding and you would like to share your success story with the City of Tucson, please contact Adriana Prieto at Adriana.Prieto@tucsonaz.gov or 837-4069.
|
State Recovery
Federal Recovery