Posted on 03/04/2009 7:55:45 PM PST by Graybeard58
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis said Monday that it will receive about $15 million in funding for its weatherization program from the economic stimulus package through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The Urban League plans to hire 20 to 25 weatherization auditors over the next 90 days, according to spokeswoman Angelia Bills. The organization will be employing its subcontractors to do the actual weatherization work.
The new contract starts in June and runs for 18 months. The Urban League’s original funding for the program was $1.4 million. The nonprofit said the added funding will allow it to serve about 2,000 city residents over the new contract's term. The income guidelines for the expanded weatherization program will include residents with income at the 200 percent of the federal poverty level, according to a release from the Urban League.
“We are truly excited, because this grant will both increase energy efficiency and create jobs in the greater St. Louis area,” said James Buford, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, in a statement.
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is a civil rights and human services organization. The agency received $13.1 million in total support and revenue for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2007.
I live in surburban St. Louis.
Regarding ANY money thrown at NORTH St. Louis city, but particularly for “energy audits”:
Money.
Down.
Toilet.
“Weatherization.” This is a code word for “fraudulent ballots,” right?
I have personal experience with the Missouri Valley Human Resources Development Agency (Lafayette County). When I separated from the Air Force, they hired me as a “Manpower Trainer,” and paid me with funds from the Department of Labor, Manpower Planning . . .
I was 23 years old at the time, didn't realize the wastefulness of these agencies and programs. I did fully realize it within nine months and resigned. To remain on staff I was told that I had to be a ready supporter of all of the agency’s programs. When I looked over all of the programs (ALL federally funded), it made me sick to my stomach -— especially the personnel and programs involved with “family planning.” My conscience would not allow me remain with that agency.
I went from their to repairing houses — self-employed.
$7,500 a house to “weatherize” it?
When I was young, I always wanted to be a “weatherization auditor” because I heard they made the big bucks. I went into the Army instead. LOL!
I USED to live in St.Louis City. Eventually to the County to escape the blight. What you say is true. Most of that money will go to drugs and alcohol, ultimately down the toilet. Before I left Missouri we called the Arch the “Gateway to the Waste”. Aint EVER going back.
Great story. Glad you have a conscience. We sure need more like you.
Well there is nothing wrong with suburban St. Louis and even most of the city of St. Louis.
It is only the third world savages in north St. Louis city that get the national headlines.
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