November 5 @ 8:00 am – November 12 @ 5:00 pm
Sustainable Woodstock’s fifth annual Window Dressers Community Build is coming up November 5th -12th!
During this week-long event, volunteers come together to construct insulating window inserts for low- and moderate-income community members. These inserts act as interior storm windows, reducing drafts and insulating homes.
There is a job for everyone at our Community Build. Some volunteers will bring lunch and snacks for others to eat, some will greet and sign in volunteers as they enter, and the rest of the volunteers will physically construct the inserts themselves. Absolutely no carpentry or building skills are necessary– we have taught steps in the process to children as young as 12 years old, and to many adults without experience.
Window Dressers estimates that on average, 10 inserts will save 105 gallons of heating fuel per year, which at around $5.50/gallon, amounts to more than $550 in savings per year. This means that our five builds combined will save over 10,000 gallons of fuel for residents this winter.
Join us to meet new friends, help your neighbors, and help the environment. We could not run this impactful program without those of you in our community who generously volunteer your time. Thank you!
