Tag: Poverty
2019 Poverty Census Data & COVID Impacts
Yesterday morning the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. The results showed that between 2018 and 2019, incomes increased, the official poverty rate declined slightly, and more people became uninsured. This data was gathered before the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore doesn’t reflect the situation for many families today. Rather, it
READ MORE2018 Poverty Census Data Highlights
Yesterday morning the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest data on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage. The results showed that between 2017 and 2018, incomes stayed flat, the official
READ MOREThe 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 MORENew CSBG Annual Report Tools and Resources
We are thrilled to announce the release of several new tools related to the CSBG Annual Report! Below is a recap of the latest resources. These items were reviewed with significant input from the
Hurricane 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
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