We started implementing the new project in 2020, and…well, we all know how 2020 went!

We planned to host in-person trainings on efficiency measures. Given the global pandemic, those didn’t happen. We shifted to what could be distributed safely and with social distancing.
Local partnerships may provide resources (handouts, tools, kits) and expertise, such as a fire department with free heat tape materials, a church providing food, or a nonprofit giving out books and even laptops at events. A particularly fun and effective event in Willmar included ice cream — popular with the kids!
When parks lack an in-door community space and a good sense of community among residents, it may make more sense to employ a door-to-door approach, which can also be done as a follow-up to community events. This is done by paid staff, volunteers, or in some cases CERTs, utility, or non-profit staff who want to ensure that the outreach had been completed.