"Do-It-Yourself" Workshop

Home Rehabilitation & Resource Initiative: Weatherization
Presented by Lowes & STOP Organization and Co-Sponsored with the Federation of Civic Leagues

Thursday, September 10, 2009
7-9pm
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
6700 Azalea Garden Road

The Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues is joining with the Home Rehabilitation Initiative (HRRI), Bureau of Community Outreach, to sponsor a workshop for those wanting to make their home more energy efficient.  The workshop will feature a presentation by a representative from Lowe’s on “weatherizing on a shoestring,” followed by the STOP Organization, local recipient of  stimulus funds that focus on energy efficiency, with information about the availability of stimulus funds for homeowners. Applications for weatherization services through STOP will be available.

Home Rehabilitation & Resource Initiative:
Fix-It Trade Show

Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:30-11am
Workforce Development Center
201 East Little Creek Road

The second “Fix-It” Trade Show will feature a number of exhibitors representing an array of public and private interests - all sharing information about how to improve our community one home at a time with do-it-yourself home maintenance ideas, including making our homes more “green,” the network of community resources available through HRRI, and much more.

Home Rehabilitation & Resource Initiative: How to Conserve Energy
Presented by City of Norfolk & Virginia Natural Gas

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
10am-Noon
Huntersville Neighborhood Service Center
830 Goff Street

Virginia Natural Gas is partnering with the Bureau of Community Outreach, Home Rehabilitation and Resource Initiative, to offer advice to help homeowners cut their energy costs and live more comfortably.  Not only will this workshop give several easy and inexpensive tips on bringing down your bill, but you will learn about the VNG programs that can enable you to tap into federal stimulus funds for energy conservation.

Home Rehabilitation & Resource Initiative: When to Maintain, Repair and Replace Items in Your Home
Presented by Home Depot

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ocean View Senior Center
600 E. Ocean View Avenue 10am-Noon

How long should my hot water heater last?  How about my roof?  How often do I need to change my AC filters?  What other home maintenance items should I pay attention to? This workshop, to be presented by a representative from Home Depot, will take the mystery out of many home maintenance issues and help homeowners save money too! 

Call 757-823-4363 for more information or email martha.raiss@norfolk.gov

The Home Rehabilitation and Resource Initiative
workshops are brought to you by the Norfolk
Neighborhood University.