Catholic Charities of WV - Weatherization Program

“We are a group of volunteers who have partnered together to assist Catholic Charities of WV by making draft stoppers which can be distributed as part of their Weatherization program. We gather our materials every year and sew the draft stoppers ourselves. They are completely hand made! Even some of our homeless residents help us with stuffing and sewing. It feels so good to be helping others and to be making something worthwhile and useful for the community and for the environment. Our draft stoppers lower fuel costs by reducing heat loss from homes by 11%! Marge Ruth leads a team of 31 volunteers all age 55 and older through the Potomac Highlands RSVP Program. This year we will also partner with the Faith Community Coalition for the Homeless, volunteers from Immanuel’s House in Martinsburg, WV, and volunteers from St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Inwood, WV to make these beautiful and functional draft stoppers for the community.” explained Kathrina Hagedorn.