State of Poverty Blog

Including Families with Low-Incomes in the Transition to a Clean Energy Economy

Posted on October 17, 2016 Posted By

By: Eric Behna, Program & Policy Analyst As presidential candidates put forth major plans to transition to a clean energy economy and politicians on all sides of the political spectrum realize...

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“The weatherization program was life-changing for me. It inspired me to pay it forward and help others live lives of hope and dignity.”

Posted on October 5, 2016 Posted By

By: Kelly Fonteijn My name is Kelly Fonteijn. I live in Pullman, WA with my husband and our seven- and nine-year old kids. Together we run a campus ministry at Washington State University. My home...

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Weatherization Day & Energy Action Month-Toolkit #4

Posted on September 26, 2016 Posted By

This is the fourth and final public information toolkit for 2016! National Weatherization Day is on October 30th and all of October is Energy Action Month. Remember the hashtag for Weatherization...

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Poverty Reduction in 2015: A Network Behind the Numbers

Posted on September 16, 2016 Posted By

On Tuesday this week, the U.S. Census bureau released its annual report on income, poverty, and health insurance in the U.S. The results were encouraging – namely a significant drop in the poverty...

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Toolkit #3- Energy Action Month & Weatherization Day in October

Posted on September 12, 2016 Posted By

September is here! That means we are rapidly approaching Energy Action Month (October) and Weatherization Day (Oct. 30th)! Continue to let us know what you are doing for Weatherization Day or to...

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NASCSP Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Weatherization Assistance Program on Capitol Hill

Posted on September 9, 2016 Posted By

(Washington, D.C.) – On Wednesday this week, NASCSP hosted an event in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Sponsored...

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Frequently Asked Questions: ROMA Next Generation/CSBG Annual Report Part 3: Module 3: Community Level

Posted on September 1, 2016 Posted By

OCS and NASCSP are in the process of reviewing the comments submitted during the 60-day comment period and are looking forward to incorporating suggestions into the CSBG Annual Report. During the...

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Frequently Asked Questions: ROMA Next Generation/CSBG Annual Report Part 2: Module 4: Individual and Family Level

Posted on August 30, 2016 Posted By

OCS and NASCSP are in the process of reviewing the comments submitted during the 60-day comment period and are looking forward to incorporating suggestions into the CSBG Annual Report. During the...

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Frequently Asked Questions: ROMA Next Generation/CSBG Annual Report Part 1: General Questions

Posted on August 29, 2016 Posted By

The 60-Day Comment Period for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report ended on Monday, August 15, 2016. We would like to thank you all for your continued engagement in this process,...

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NASCSP’s Comments on the CSBG Annual Report

Posted on August 23, 2016 Posted By

The 60-Day Comment Period for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report ended Monday, August 15, 2016. We would like to thank all of you for your continued engagement in this process,...

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