Tag: low income

Energy improvements at Sarasota Housing Authority: That’s a wrap for the Annex!

by nicolebarber
June 10, 2022

Sarasota County Sustainability staff and Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) kicked off the summer by completing energy- and water-efficiency improvements for the last three floors at SHA’s Annex building in downtown Sarasota. Our team ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Equity, Low Income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Water

2022 Energy Sweep kickoff: bringing efficiency and equity to Sarasota Housing Authority

by nicolebarber
March 15, 2022

This March, Sarasota County Sustainability staff and Energy Coach Volunteers partnered with the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) to install energy and water efficiency devices in low-income housing authority units. During the sweeps, Energy ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Equity, Low Income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Volunteer, Water

First “Energy Sweeps” successful

by Sara Kane
December 26, 2018

By MARY BISHOP Sustainability Outreach Specialist Since 2010, Sarasota County Sustainability has offered “Energy Upgrade” workshops that are free and open to the public. Attendees of these workshops receive DIY in-home energy kits, and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Low Income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Volunteer, Water

Perceptions of Poverty

by Carol Roberts
January 22, 2018

Poverty is a subject that many talk about but few understand. The subject is near and dear to my heart because I've experienced it. I work with people who are seeking to overcome it as well - a difficult task for sure. The biggest misconception ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Community, Generational, Low Income, Poor, Poverty, Situational, TED

Promoting Health with EFNEP

by Samantha Murray
March 14, 2016

EFNEP stands for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Offered by UF/IFAS Extension county offices, this program teaches families with young children and limited resources how to eat right on a budget. Classes include educational materials ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Children, EFNEP, Family Hot Topic, Low Income, Nutrition Education

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