Author: Kye Garvin
Weatherization at Work: How the WAP Workforce Changes Lives
Weatherization is powered by passionate people whose stories deserve to be told. Our newest workforce video gives center stage to the talented professionals who bring comfort, safety, and energy efficiency to homes every day. Through staff interviews and a glimpse behind the scenes, viewers find out how purpose and pride drive the Weatherization Assistance Program, making a real difference for
Weatherization Changes Lives in Georgia
The Weatherization Assistance Program is transforming lives across Georgia, as shown through powerful interviews with local clients and dedicated staff. In these videos, people like Solomon Harris and Sammie Jefferson share what weatherization truly means to them: a safer, more comfortable home and relief from worry about energy bills. Hearing “this program changed my life for the better” and
Rory Hoffmann: 46 Years of Weatherization Work That Matters
Rory Hoffmann didn’t plan on making weatherization his career. In 1979, he joined a weatherization crew in North Dakota, drawn to carpentry and hands-on work. At the time, it felt like a job—an opportunity to learn and earn through what was essentially on-the-job training, much like the mentorship and apprenticeship programs offered today. Forty-six years later, Rory is the Weatherization
Contractors of the Weatherization Assistance Program: Steven L. Westphal
Steven L. Westphal Celebrates 27 Years of Community Impact Finding Purpose in Weatherization Work When Steven L. Westphal first got to know the workers in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), he saw something deeper than just another contracting opportunity. He saw a way for his company, Westphal & Sons Inc., to make a real difference. Based in Idaho, Steven has spent the
