Category: CSBG
Guest Blog: Urban Institute - Evaluating CSBG ARRA
-- By Carol DeVita and Margaret Simms, Urban Institute -- Through the Recovery Act (ARRA), the Federal government distributed $1 billion to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to assist in the
Data Corner: CSBG is More Than Just a Number
-- Tabitha Beck, Research Director -- As someone who enjoys number crunching, I understand the power that data analysis can provide. There is a wealth of information and data in the recently
Poverty Politics: Shortcut Solutions
There are no shortcuts in life--only those we imagine. ~ Frank Leahy Shortcut Solutions Federal funding is tight. This point is obvious as you listen to political rhetoric from both sides of the aisle on how we can reduce the deficit and where we can find savings in the Federal budget. As the economy struggles and families are forced to trim their budgets, people look to the Federal government
CAAs In The News: Ohio Community Action Impact; Jobs, Transportation and Much More
Partnering with a university is a great way to tap into local expertise. Professors and students need real-life projects to research, and Community Action has the data and needs research to support its effectiveness. It’s a win-win situation. Check out this report written by Ohio University, funded by the State Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) office, with participation and support from
CSBG Data Corner: Community Taxion!
--- Tabitha Beck, Director of Research --- Most people breathe a sigh of relief when tax season ends every year. They’ve navigated the complex rules and reporting requirements, and met the
