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Expressing
faith through service to the community.
The
Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion Church, located in the Hill District of
Pittsburgh, provides many valuable outreach programs to the neighboring
community. These programs include after-school enrichment for youths,
mentoring to older students, senior citizen programs and much more.
All of these programs keep the building in constant use, which is
reflected in its substantial utility bills. Gas usage alone for
a four-month period costs $14,000!
After a provided energy audit was completed, Interfaith Works funded
several of the recommended improvements, including an upgrade to
energy efficient lighting and sanctuary attic insulation. The resulting
savings will enable Wesley Center to increase funding for community
outreach efforts.
Interfaith Works continues to work with Wesley Center to fund other
necessary improvements. A fundraising campaign has been initiated
to raise $60,000 to replace the boiler system, which is extremely
antiquated and twice the size needed to heat the facilities. Upon
replacement, the Church will save from 40 to 60% in fuel bills annually
and the system will pay for itself within the next 5 years. The
savings created can fund Wesley Center’s much needed outreach
programs.
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