The Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program, administered by the New
York State Office for the Aging and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, utilizes
specialized energy case management to provide safe, affordable, energy efficient housing
to low income, energy vulnerable elderly.Available energy, housing and social services
are coordinated for the elderly who are unable to identify and access them on their own.
Other informal resources such as family, neighbors, community organizations and local,
businesses are encouraged to help.
WRAPP provides comprehensive, weatherization service and energy conservation education
to the most needy elderly. It serves those frail elderly who have difficulty accessing the
services available to address their multiple problems of poor housing, inadequate heating
and cooling, and poverty level existence.
WRAPP identifies other unmet needs of the individual and makes referrals to appropriate
agencies. This can make the difference between maintaining individuals in their homes or
having to provide them with costly subsidized housing or institutional care. It encourages
independence and allows seniors to live out their lives in their own home with an improved
quality of life,
This comprehensive approach reduces energy consumption for seniors, which is reflected
in lower utility or fuel bills. This energy savings reduces the financial burden of the
low income elderly, providing them with more income to pay for other necessities such as
food, clothing, or medical care.
For more information on the WRAPP program, contact the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
at (914) 813-6300.