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Helping vulnerable, low-income people find safety from extreme temperatures since 1983

We are building a referral program for client friends and family, virtual wellness checks, and conducting surveys to measure health outcomes, client comfortability, client perceptions, and home satisfaction before and after weatherization.

Our founder Sister Pat, known as Patsy by her loving family and personal friends, lived her life as a true humanitarian.

Year-round Impact

The St. Louis summer heat once again proved dangerous for many low-income seniors, people with disabilities and chronic health problems.

A new component to EnergyCare’s strategy for helping low-income families in the city focuses measuring the problem through free home energy audits.

EnergyCare’s services allow seniors to age in place by keeping their homes safer (cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter).

COVID-19 has placed a high- intensity spotlight on the deleterious effects of deep-seated ageism, sexism and racism on older Americans, suggests a new paper from Washington University.

Compounded by the effects of COVID-19, EnergyCare clients are in greater need for relief from the heat now more than ever. Here are two stories of John and Lola and their experiences with EnergyCare.

Jana Ngugi our program director and I dropped off a space heater and some warm blankets to one of our favorite long-time clients, Georgia, on a cold and rainy November afternoon.

While there are several nonprofits that offer utility assistance in St. Louis, the demand exceeds the supply year round.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers can help with weatherization of our client homes, preparation of Weatherization kits and direct mailer and lead Weatherization groups. 

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Start Donating

We install home weatherization materials, setup portable heaters and electric blankets, or simply give out standard blankets for immediate warmth. For the heat we install window air conditioners.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers can help with weatherization of our client homes, preparation of Weatherization kits and direct mailer and lead Weatherization groups. 

tree

Start Donating

We install home weatherization materials, setup portable heaters and electric blankets, or simply give out standard blankets for immediate warmth. For the heat we install window air conditioners.