Congressman Cuellar s Office to Host Starr County Home Weatherization Workshop

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1 Congressman Cuellar s Office to Host Starr County Home Weatherization Workshop Rio Grande City, Texas On Thursday, November 7 th, the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a Home Repair and Energy Efficiency Workshop for Starr County residents. During the month of August, my grants coordinators traveled across the Rio Grande Valley communities in the 28 th District of Texas as part of an effort to ensure that federal resources are allocated to address local needs, said Congressman Cuellar. During that tour, we heard from local leaders and elected officials in Starr County that there is a need for more resources for home repair and weatherization, especially for the elderly and low income families. Weatherization efforts such as fixing roofs, ensuring that homes receive proper heating and cooling, and other general repairs can raise property values throughout the community. I encourage residents across Starr County to attend this workshop so that they can learn about federal resources that match their needs. The workshop will be hosted by Congressman Henry Cuellar s Outreach Coordinators and will provide a broad array of information on home weatherization, preservation, and repairs. The program is designed to provide senior citizens, low-income families, Americans with disabilities, and veterans the opportunity to meet with Federal and State agencies and apply for programs that meet their specific needs. The event will include a presentation and a fair with booths for residents to ask questions and start applications. Following this event, Congressman Cuellar s grants coordinators will follow up with the individuals who attended to ensure that they have completed applications and received federal funds. What: Weatherization and Home Revitalization Workshop Who: Participants will include: Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Texas Department Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) US Department of Agricultural Rural Development (USDA-Rural Development) American Electric Power (AEP)

2 Community Resource Group (CRG) Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CAC) Costal Bend Center for Independent Living Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc Texas Veterans Land Board VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System Starr County Administration South Texas College Starr County Industrial Foundation Rio Grande City Administration Texas Office of the Secretary of State Roma City Administration La Grulla City Administration Community of San Isidro City of Escobares Administration When: Thursday, November 7 9:45 AM CT Presentations by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, United States

3 Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, and the Veteran s Administration Auditorium 10:45 AM CT Fair Cafeteria Where: South Texas College, Rio Grande City Campus Student Services Building/Auditorium 142 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX El Congresista Cuellar Presenta una Sesión para Reparaciones del Hogar para el Condado de Starr Rio Grande City, Texas El jueves, 7 de noviembre, la oficina del congresista Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) ofrecerá una sesión para la reparación del hogar y la eficiencia energética para los residentes del Condado de Starr. Durante el mes de agosto, los coordinadores de mi oficina que asisten en encontrar fondos federales viajaron por el distrito 28 de Texas para reunirse con oficiales locales y líderes de la comunidad sobres sus necesidades locales, dijo el congresista Cuellar. Durante este viaje, encontraron una falta de recursos federales en el condado de Starr, y a causa de esta falta, mi oficina ofrecerá una sesión para los residentes del condado sobre reparaciones del hogar y eficiencia energética. Las reparaciones del hogar, como arreglar el techo o mejorar los sistemas de calefacción o enfriamiento, pueden subir el valor de la propiedad a lo largo de la comunidad. Les animo a los residentes del Condado de Starr a asistir a esta sesión para que aprendan de los recursos federales que puedan cumplir con sus necesidades locales. La sesión tratará con temas de climatizar, preservar, y reparar el hogar. Ciertos métodos pueden reducir el consumo de energía de su hogar y así reducir su factura de electricidad. Se hizo la sesión para que los residentes de Starr puedan conocer las agencias federales que ofrecen programas que puedan responder a sus necesidades. El evento incluye presentaciones y una exposición con los agencias federales y estatales para que los residentes puedan hacer sus preguntas y empezar los aplicaciones. Después del evento, los coordinadores del congresista se pondrán en contacto con los asistentes para asegurar que han cumplido las aplicaciones y que ha recibido fondos federales. Evento: Sesión para reparaciones del hogar para el condado de Starr Participantes: Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

4 Texas Department Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) US Department of Agricultural Rural Development (USDA-Rural Development) American Electric Power (AEP) Community Resource Group (CRG) Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CAC) Costal Bend Center for Independent Living Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc Texas Veterans Land Board VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System Starr County Administration South Texas College Starr County Industrial Foundation Rio Grande City Administration Texas Office of the Secretary of State Roma City Administration La Grulla City Administration Community of San Isidro

5 City of Escobares Administration Fecha y hora: Jueves el 7 de noviembre 9:45 AM CT Presentations by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, United States Department of Agricultural and Rural Development, and the Veteran s Administration Auditorium 10:45 AM CT Fair Cafeteria Ubicación: South Texas College, Rio Grande City Campus Student Services Building/Auditorium 142 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX