Tourism - tourism, as an economic development initiative, is promoted through participation on local, regional, and state organizations designed to plan, develop and promote area attractions. Energy Weatherization - assists eligible households in reducing their energy cost by providing weatherizing maintenance to their homes. Weatherizing includes, but is not limited to services such as weather stripping, insulating, checking heating systems and sources of air infiltration, heating systems diagnostics, and repairing doors. Priority is given to elderly and disable persons households. Project Winter Care - Wintercare assists eligible families with heating cost assistance by resorting or maintaining the energy sources to their home.
Private citizens make donations by adding a few dollars to their utility bill each month.
The donations supply the funding for Winter care. EFSI operates the Appalachian Mountain Lore, a crafts workshop where members of the community volunteer in exchange for emergency loans. The crafts made at the workshop are resold to support the loan program. Housing All projects have been accomplished as a result of financial assistance from Kentucky Housing Corporation and the United States department of Housing and Urban Development. The program provides comprehensive case management, transportation, and computer education to the homeless community.