Category: Poverty
The 2020 Census: Engaging Hard to Count (HTC) Populations
By: Maribeth Schneber-Rhemrev, NASCSP CSBG State Assistance Deputy Director The 2020 Census may seem far off, but planning is already well underway to ensure a complete and accurate count of
READ MORE2017 Poverty Census Data & the CSBG Network
This morning the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. The results showed that incomes increased and poverty declined for a third consecutive
READ MOREHurricane Harvey: A Year Later
This guest blog was provided by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, which oversees the 40 Community Action Agencies in Texas. We are Texans, we expect a storm or two to come
READ MORELIHEAP & WAP- Working Together to Reduce Energy Burden
Written By: Jaimee Kidd, NASCSP Intern The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides critical support to low-income families working to ensure their own energy security and
READ MORECSBG Success Story- Tennessee
The success story below was provided by Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency (MCCAA) in Tennessee. The Richness of Gratitude “None is more impoverished than the one who has no
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