Tag: CAA
Happy Community Action Month from NASCSP!
May 1st marks the beginning of Community Action Month! This month is a time for the CSBG network to highlight the impact that Community Action has across our country! The goal is to show
READ MOREPoverty Reduction in 2015: A Network Behind the Numbers
On Tuesday this week, the U.S. Census bureau released its annual report on income, poverty, and health insurance in the U.S. The results were encouraging – namely a significant drop in the poverty rate between 2014 and 2015. The CSBG network has been on the forefront of efforts to combat poverty and will be critical going forward as the data reveals that there is still more work to be
ROMA Next Generation myth-buster
Thank you all again for your detailed feedback that you shared with NASCSP over the ROMA Next Generation initial comment period. OCS and NASCSP are hard at work modifying the ROMA Next Gen framework to incorporate and respond to your comments. We have heard from over 50 percent of the community action agencies, state agencies, and state associations across the nation, and have read all of the
Excited for 2016 Community Action Month
NASCSP is so excited for this year’s National Community Action Month! Community Action Month provides an annual opportunity to come together virtually and in person to showcase our passion and commitment to eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty for individuals, families, and communities. At our core, NASCSP aims to empower administrators of the CSBG (and WAP) to respond to poverty
READ MOREReflections on the State of the Union 2016
By Rae Tamblyn, Research and Communications Analyst In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama reflected on the major achievements of his administration, and highlighted areas that will continue to challenge us to do better. Access to Economic Opportunity: While no longer devastated by a major recession, it is essential that “we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and
