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By Rebecca Stewart The U.S. Department of Energy’s low-income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) created or retained more than 13,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2011, ranking second out of […]

The stories of six people who regained hope and self-sufficiency with the help of Minnesota Valley Action Council, a community action agency. Running length: 10:00

When Iraq War Veteran, Ryan Riddle, returned to his hometown of East Pharsalia in Chenango County, NY after his tour of duty, he found himself looking for work. Fortunately, Opportunities for Chenango (OFC) – a community action agency whose Weatherization program dates back to 1976 – had received an allocation of ARRA funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program. The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides funds to reduce the energy expenditures of low-income households by conducting energy audits and installing energy efficiency and conservation materials, including insulation, weather-stripping, and energy efficient lighting, doors and windows. The funding has enabled OFC to hire and maintain nine employees on three different crews, with plans to grow to five crews in the months ahead. Ryan applied for a job and was hired. Source: Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR). Running length: 1:24

by Dominique Turrentine The 2011 NASCSP Annual Training Conference was held September 20-23, at the Seattle Sheraton in Seattle, Washington. CSBG and WAP directors from all over the country came […]

As the fight to keep CSBG at an adequate funding level continues, NASCSP wants to be sure all our members and supporters have the most up-to-date information regarding the success […]