LIHEAP & 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 gratitude....
Read MoreOverview: Ascend Report on Two-Generation Approaches to Poverty
By: Jaimee Kidd, NASCSP Intern This June, Ascend at the Aspen Institute released an extensive report serving as an update on the success of two-generation approaches across the country. Dedicated to...
Read MoreNational Healthy Homes Month 2018
June is National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), an initiative designed to spread awareness about the important connection between homes and the health of individuals, families, and communities. Created...
Read MoreCommunity Action Month- Success Stories from the Texas CSBG Network
The guest blog below was written by Karen Keith, a Program Specialist with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in Austin, Texas. #CommunityActionWorks is one of two hashtags this...
Read MoreUtilize Your State Fact Sheet During Community Action Month!
State fact sheets are one of the many resources NASCSP provides to highlight and showcase CSBG data. During Community Action Month, you can utilize state fact sheets to customize your communications...
Read MoreCommunity Action Month 2018
National Community Action Month is here and NASCSP is excited to celebrate with you! Each year, Community Action Month provides a unique platform for the passionate members of our network to...
Read MoreWomen of Weatherization Recap- #WomenOfWAP
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been around for over 40 years and has served over 7.4 million households, saving families money and making their homes healthier and safer. From the...
Read MoreWomen of Weatherization: Jean Diggs
To round out our #WomenOfWAP campaign, NASCSP is featuring Jean Diggs, a long-time leader in the WAP network. After her retirement from the Department of Energy in 2011, NASCSP renamed our WAP...
Read MoreWayne Metro’s Vehicles for Change Program Helps Low-Income Detroit Families Gain Independence
The guest blog below was provided by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. Wayne Metro supports all of Wayne County, including the city of Detroit, with more than 50 programs with over 300...
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