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12/22 Farewell Message from Jean Diggs, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Dear Weatherization Colleague, It is with mixed emotions that I write this message to say so long for now. On the one hand, after 41 years and five months, it is time for me to move on and in my head I know this. But on the other hand, in my heart, I sincerely wish I could stay on with you to fight the good Weatherization fight for as long as it takes. You are …read more
12/9 Message to Weatherization Providers
Dear ARRA Weatherization Assistance Program providers, I wanted you to know that TDHCA is so proud of what you have accomplished through the ARRA Weatherization Assistance Program. To date, the network has weatherized more than 50,000 homes of low-income Texans. Incredible work! We also realize that even though it will mean some significant personal sacrifices over the holiday season, we hope you will maintain your incredibly focused efforts, doing everything within your power to achieve …read more
11/30 Texas Report on CSBG ARRA Projects
Check out TACAA’s latest on the Community Services Block Grant projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act! …read more
10/14 FY 2010 Community Services Block Grant Annual Report
The National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) has published the FY 2010 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report, as well as FY10 CSBG Highlights and State Fact Sheets.
12/15 Quiz: Poverty in America
Half in Ten is a campaign to cut poverty in half in ten years. They posted a 15-question quiz about poverty in America. The facts just may surprise you… take the quiz and let us know how you did in the comments. What surprised you the most? Do you think most Americans are aware of these facts?
12/6 Boerne Benefits from Venison
Did you know that 62 percent of Central Texas food assistance providers need more sources of protein to serve their clients, according to Feeding America’s Hunger in America 2010 report? Hill Country Family Services in Boerne, Texas, is one of those food assistance providers. Kelly Spangler coordinates the food pantry there, and he wrote to us about the impact of a recent Hunters for the Hungry donation: “When that gentleman pulled up with a truck …read more
12/5 Welcome to Our New Website
Welcome to TACAA’s new and improved website! We’ve re-organized and simplified our site to better serve you and we’ve also added new features, like this blog. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to explore the new site layout as well as some of the improved features. For example, the services map allows quick searches for community services, utility assistance providers, and weatherization providers. Likewise, the participating meat processors map has been streamlined to be …read more