29 Days and Counting to Weatherization Day 2015!
National Weatherization Month starts today! Sure, October 30 is Weatherization Day, but why not take the whole month to build up the anticipation to promote the program and your good work? This is a...
Read MoreSpotlight: Community Action Works to Ensure Year-Round Access to Healthy Meals and Skills Development Opportunities
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst, NASCSP Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the country know that hunger is a year-round problem that affects one in six Americans. Nutrition...
Read MoreGearing up for Weatherization Day 2015?
Weatherization Day is on October 30th, just a few short weeks away! Now is the time to request proclamations from your Governor’s office, urge sub-grantees to hold events, celebrate effective...
Read MoreReflections on a Powerful Community Action Convention
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst, NASCSP NASCSP was so pleased to be part of the CAP 2015 Annual Convention. What a powerful conference! The energy and passion was...
Read MoreDOE Blog Responds to E2e Study
Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, has written a blog to respond to the recent E2e Study. In this posting, Dr. Hogan provides a thoughtful response to the draft...
Read MoreWeatherization Committed to White House Initiative to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households Across the Country
President Obama is committed to taking responsible steps to address climate change, promote clean energy, and ensure a cleaner, more stable environment for future generations. That is why he has...
Read MoreCommunity Action Agencies Collaborate with Clients and Community to Respond to Affordable Housing Crisis
— by Quinton Young, Program Assistant — The affordable housing crisis facing the nation is rapidly spiraling out of control. Given the large income disparities facing families and...
Read MoreNASCSP Response to Michigan “Greenstone” Report Around Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Investments
The study released this week titled “Do Energy Efficiency Investments Deliver? Evidence from the Weatherization Assistance Program” by Meredith Fowlie, Michael Greenstone, and Catherine...
Read MorePlace-based Approach of Community Action: Place, Opportunity, & Social Mobility
Written by Lauren Cook, Program Analyst, NASCSP New research has been released that emphasizes the impact of a child’s neighborhood on their chances of social mobility. Earlier this month, The...
Read MoreWords From Our President: Reflections on a Powerful 2015 Community Action Month
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to wrap up and reflect on this year’s National Community Action Month! There has been such an incredible outpouring of activity and energy from the states,...
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