Reflections on the State of the Union 2016
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama reflected on the major achievements of his administration, and highlighted areas that will...
Read MoreA New Opportunity to Connect Social and Physical Health
by Quinton Young, Program Assistant The New Year can always be counted on for new beginnings! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new funding opportunity of up to $157...
Read MoreCSBG ROMA NG Update
Greetings from the NASCSP Staff and Happy Holidays. The CSBG Network had a wonderful year and as we move into 2016, we expect to continue on the path of excellence in alleviating poverty. As a part...
Read MoreCommunity Action Collaborates with Partners in Florida to Close Service Gaps and Ensure Youth Access to Summer Programs
The City of Fort Pierce, the county seat for St. Lucie County, Florida, has experienced a disturbing increase in gang-related violence in recent years. Based on crime statistics, Fort Pierce was...
Read MoreWords from NASCSP WAP Program Chair: The Importance of Weatherization Day
Why Is Weatherization Day Important to Me? My name is Ray Judy and I am currently the WAP Program Chair for NASCSP. I started my career in the Weatherization Assistance Program as a “Material...
Read MoreCommunity Action Agencies Work to Alleviate Energy Burden and Unsafe Housing
By Quinton Young, Program Assistant Community Action Agencies (CAAs) work across the United States and its territories to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. Through the...
Read MoreMini Weatherization Toolkit, Week 4
We made it! We are in the Final Week of Energy Action Month! The staff here at NASCSP is impressed with the enthusiasm shown across the WAP Network and beyond. Your tweets, proclamations and events...
Read MoreGuest Blog: Weatherization at work in Colorado – Client Testimonial
Living with a disability is not easy – it’s hard on household maintenance and on the pocketbook. So when Tina Thalley is offered assistance, she isn’t shy about accepting it, especially if the...
Read MoreThe Positive Effects of Weatherization and Improved Indoor Air Quality on Asthma
Written by Quinton Young, Program Assistant The U.S. Department of Energy released the results of the National Evaluation of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) on September 15 during the...
Read MoreMini Weatherization Toolkit, Week 3
We are just a few days away from #WXDayOct30! Here’s to the 3rd week of #EnergyAwarenessMonth! Make sure you’re using and following the hashtags #EnergyActionMonth, #Weatherization,...
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