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Francisco Sarmiento
He came to the Literacy Council of Chelan & Douglas Counties as a student in the late 1980's. After acquiring enough English language skills, he enrolled in the Wenatchee Valley College Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program and obtained a two year degree. He went on to graduate from WSU and became an instructor in the Wenatchee Valley College Agriculture Department. Francisco now also volunteers for the Literacy Council as a member of the Advisory Board and as a tutor. On a weekly basis he tutors students, many of whom are at lower English language skill levels. His personal success helps him connect with, and inspire students. As he explains, "I went through the same learning process, and I know what it takes to learn." |  |
Weatherization Client
The economy hits hard again… Anxious to improve their energy usage and lower heating costs, our clients applied for weatherization but were over income. Several months later, the husband was laid-off and we were able to help them. They chose not to participate in the Energy Assistance Program.
A family of four, their weatherization application indicated they had a very efficient gas system, but little or no insulation, drafty doors and windows, no exhaust fans and the house was subject to mold. The basement was drafty, cold and unfinished.
Our crew changed out three windows due to fail condition and health/safety issues, one leaky panel door, weather-stripped other doors, did air sealing, installed a bath fan and timer, insulated the attic, put an R-value snow coat on the roof, insulated rim pockets in the basement, along with some minor health and safety and weatherization repairs. A furnace tune and clean was performed, a clock setback thermostat added, a CO2 detector installed and client education including mold information was provided.
Upon completion, after the home was re-evaluated by the gas company, the new monthly budget payment was reduced from $82.00 a month to $23.00 per month - a reduction of $59.00 per month!
The client was overjoyed and so pleased with all that weatherization had done for them.
The economy hits hard again… Anxious to improve their energy usage and lower heating costs, our clients applied for weatherization but were over income. Several months later, the husband was laid-off and we were able to help them. They chose not to participate in the Energy Assistance Program.
A family of four, their weatherization application indicated they had a very efficient gas system, but little or no insulation, drafty doors and windows, no exhaust fans and the house was subject to mold. The basement was drafty, cold and unfinished.
Our crew changed out three windows due to fail condition and health/safety issues, one leaky panel door, weather-stripped other doors, did air sealing, installed a bath fan and timer, insulated the attic, put an R-value snow coat on the roof, insulated rim pockets in the basement, along with some minor health and safety and weatherization repairs. A furnace tune and clean was performed, a clock setback thermostat added, a CO2 detector installed and client education including mold information was provided.
Upon completion, after the home was re-evaluated by the gas company, the new monthly budget payment was reduced from $82.00 a month to $23.00 per month - a reduction of $59.00 per month!
The client was overjoyed and so pleased with all that weatherization had done for them.
