Category: Healthy Homes Initiative
Looking Back at ARRA – 5 Years Later
--by Rae Tamblyn, Research & Communications Analyst -- Two days ago, February 17, 2014, marked the 5th year anniversary of the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. George Zornick, a reporter for The Nation, wrote an excellent opinion piece, claiming “the stimulus act was a success — and we need another.” Zornick notes that, per research from the
READ MOREAffordable Care Act NOW!
Join us on Wednesday, February 12th at 12:00pm EST to learn from experts how the WAP and CSBG Networks can utilize the Affordable Care Act to access new funding, leverage federal dollars, diversify partnerships, and pilot new collaborations. The ACA aims to prevent the causes of poor health and extend coverage to millions of Americans who previously lacked health insurance. For health
READ MOREA Bargain at Any Price
– By Timothy R. Warfield, Executive Director, NASCSP – As many of us around the country are digging out of a deep freeze, things are heating up on Capitol Hill. The big news is that Congress is actually working on a budget! Even more shocking, there’s a real possibility of some bipartisan agreement. CSBG reauthorization discussions may begin this year as well. Huh?! Perhaps someplace
READ MOREDecember 9, 2013....Will It Go Down In Weatherization History As The Day That Changed The Future?
--By Rae Tamblyn, Research Assistant -- "Weatherization Drives New Technology and the Home Performance Industry," hosted by NASCSP, brought a full house of movers and shakers to the White House to demonstrate WAP’s technical innovations, leadership in the home performance industry, and role as a go-to partner for utility and other partnership projects. Brad Penney, on behalf of NASCSP, opened
READ MORECSBG Spotlight: Leading Innovation for a Green and Healthy Tomorrow (LIGHT) in Maryland
Edited by Raymond Thomas MapQuest. Google. Siri. The world has made great strides in technology and at the touch of a button you can use your GPS-enabled device to direct you to almost any destination. Wouldn’t it be great if human service providers could incorporate this same principle to guide their low-income clients to the resources and services needed to enhance their quality of living?
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