LANCASTER, Pa. — United Way of Lancaster County announced it is teaming up with Brubaker Inc. to bring back their Warm Home, Warm Hearts program after a one-year hiatus.
The program, now in its fourth year, "provides a heating system update to one deserving family chosen through an application process," the organization said in a press release.
"United Way of Lancaster County utilizes Warm Homes, Warm Hearts to bring awareness to fuel poverty and energy burden in the community," the organization said. "A household is in fuel poverty when family members struggle to afford the energy required for adequate warmth and other essential energy services."
Energy burden is the ratio of income to energy costs; for some, energy costs can peak at 30% of a household’s income. Health issues arise when an individual is not able to access the appropriate temperature in their homes to stay warm in the coldest months.
Go here to apply.
The deadline to apply is midnight on December 31. Each application will be reviewed by a group of people appointed by the United Way of Lancaster County's Award Committee. The winner will be announced no later than January 12, 2024.
If for any reason the winner is ineligible for the heating system repair or replacement, United Way will contact the household selected as a runner-up.
Brubaker Inc. was founded in 1945 and is a family-owned "service exceeding expectations" leader in home and construction services. The team is comprised of committed employees that foster trust with customers and the local community. Their standards are as follows; employing only those that fit our diverse and inclusive customer first culture, never wavering from having the highest ethical and moral business standards, being a good steward of our community and the environment.
United Way of Lancaster County and Brubaker Inc. uphold standards of inclusion, diversity, and equity. They both acknowledge the importance of community and collaboration.
