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Success Stories
A one-page success story or Close-Up document is an effective way to illustrate your program highlights. You can provide general program information along with specific examples, compelling quotes, and photos. The document should provide a "snapshot" of your Weatherization activities.
Several electronic files are available to help you develop customized success stories. These files are provided in three formats:
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"Portable document format" files
(.pdf) for Adobe Acrobat. These files cannot be altered using any software. They can be viewed on Adobe Acrobat but you cannot make any changes to the file. This format is provided so that agencies can re-print finished, formatted documents. The files can be printed professionally in color or copied in black and white. The files can be viewed on IBM compatible or Mac computers.
Suggestions for use
Print success story in color or black and white, stamp with agency contact information, copy and distribute.
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Word Processing files
(.wpd or .doc) for Word or Word Perfect. These files contain the text from other graphic files or simple graphic templates that can be edited in word processing programs.
Suggestions for use
Copy text into other agency documents (e.g., brochure, annual report, fact sheet). Even if the text does not specifically refer to your agency, you may be able to use parts of the description and insert your information. Why re-write text that's already written for you?
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Corel Draw files
(.cdr) that can only be edited using Corel Draw (version 6, 7, or 8) or a similar graphics software program. These files can be altered to include agency/state-specific information.
Suggestions for use
Edit the document to include your agency information. Use this template to create additional success stories. Modify the template for other communications materials to maintain a consistent look.
Templates, Text, and Examples
Close-Up Template
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closeuptemplate.doc [104kb])
The one-page Close-Up format allows you to share diverse information about your program, such as new pilot projects, expansion plans, project updates, in-depth analysis, etc. This Microsoft Word file has the design layout for a Close-Up document and can be used to create customized Close-Ups at the state/local level.
Success Story template
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SuccessStoryTemplate.cdr [205kb])
This is a color design template, which can be altered to include agency/state-specific text, photographs, and graphics. These changes require substantial time from staff.
"Weatherization Creates Partnerships that Work"
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partnerships.pdf[67kb]) (
PartnershipText.wpd [9kb])
This document highlights working relationships created between Weatherization agencies and HUD, Rebuild America, utility companies, and others. States highlighted include: Indiana, Ohio, Idaho, and Vermont.
"Weatherization Agencies Leverage Dollars and Multiply Results"
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leverage.pdf [104kb]) (
LeverageDollarText.wpd [9kb])
This document outlines the success certain states have had in leveraging funds into the Weatherization Program. States highlighted include: Massachusetts, Arizona, Kentucky, Colorado, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Missouri.
"Weatherization Provides an Economic Boost for Individuals and Communities"
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boost.pdf [67kb]) (
EconBoostText.wpd [9kb])
This document describes how the Weatherization Program has stimulated economic growth in communities and cites examples of success. States highlighted include: Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Maine.
"Weatherization Programs Explore New Technologies"
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technology.pdf [51kb]) (
NewTechText.wpd [9 kb])
This document illustrates how states have integrated new technologies into the Weatherization Program to improve services. States highlighted include: New York, Hawaii, Wisconsin, and Florida.
"Weatherization Saves Lives"
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saveslives.pdf [92kb]) (
SavesLivesText.wpd [7kb])
This document shows how the Weatherization Program has been used to improve health and safety conditions and cites examples from across the country. States highlighted include: Idaho, Ohio, Michigan, Oregon, Arkansas, and Wyoming.
Content updated on 7/30/2003
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