THIRD DISTRICT LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE HOME WEATHERIZATION GRANT

May 18, 2021

West Deptford - Senate President Steve Sweeney, Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam J. Taliaferro today announced the Gateway Community Action Partnership will receive a $96,122 award from the LIHEAP Weatherization COVID-19 program. This award will provide funds to implement weatherization and energy conservation measures in the housing units of eligible low-income individuals residing in Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties.

“We are grateful to receive this grant which will be beneficial for many families living within our district,” said Senator Sweeney. “Our working families that have been financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic have been struggling to pay their utility bills. With this funding, they will be able to make improvements to their homes to conserve energy and keep costs down.”

“Across New Jersey, many low-income families are struggling to get by and will benefit greatly from being able to weatherize their homes, so they can stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter,” said Assemblyman Burzichelli. “These funds will have a positive impact on working families across our district, and will hopefully reduce some of their financial anxiety by lowering their utility bills.”

“We are fortunate to live in a state that cares about the well-being of all of our residents, with this grant helping to ensure that families in our district can have more affordable utility bills,” said Assemblyman Taliaferro. “I am looking forward to seeing the many ways this funding will help those who need it the most.”

The Gateway Community Action Partnership aims to help low to moderate income residents of Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties identify and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, and improve their quality of life. The organization became a Community Action Partnership in 1987 and operates in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.