Healthy Homes Month 2020
June is National Healthy Homes Month! NHHM is an awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of safe and healthy homes while highlighting the link between housing and the health of individuals and...
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State Spotlight Blog: Two-Generation Approach in Minnesota and Tennessee
In recent years, Two-Generation (“2Gen”) approaches to combatting poverty have garnered significant attention. The 2Gen model targets low-income children and parents from the same household,...
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Happy Community Action Month from NASCSP!
May 1st marks the beginning of Community Action Month! This month is a time for the CSBG network to highlight the impact that Community Action has across our country! The goal is to show...
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A Year in Review – NASCSP 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, we arrive at the end of NASCSP’s 40th anniversary year. We would like to take some time this holiday season to reflect on the past year and all that we have accomplished...
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Celebrating Veterans Day: CSBG and WAP
Veterans Day honors all those who have served the United States in war or peace. Veterans Day also highlights the importance of programs and services that help support and empower America’s living...
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Weatherization Day 2019 Recap
For many, October means changing leaves and carving pumpkins. For the WAP network, October is also Weatherization Month, culminating in Weatherization Day on October 30th. Weatherization Day...
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Happy Weatherization Day from NASCSP!
October 30th is traditionally celebrated as Weatherization Day, but our members and local weatherization providers have been sponsoring events throughout October to shine a light on the positive...
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2018 Poverty Census Data Highlights
Yesterday morning the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. The results showed that between 2017 and 2018, incomes stayed flat, the official...
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Update from the CSBG DATA Task Force Summer 2019 Meeting
The CSBG DATA Task Force is convened by the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) to assist the Office of Community Services (OCS) and NASCSP in understanding and...
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LIHEAP and WAP: A Dynamic Duo for Reducing the Low-Income Energy Burden
Written By: Sophie Mariam, NASCSP Intern High energy costs place a significant burden on low-income families, due to the high percentage of monthly income these households spend on utility bills. A...
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