CSBG: Enhancing Home Accessibility for Older Americans in Alaska with RurAL CAP
Elders from St. Mary’s, Alaska are achieving greater freedom and comfort in their homes thanks to the innovative Senior Access Program from the Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP). Supported by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding, RurAL CAP offers essential, adaptable, and durable access ramps in communities while also applying other improvement programs, like weatherization assistance. This highly efficient process leverages multiple funding streams to achieve far-reaching impact in communities across Alaska. Older Americans are empowered to participate in, lead, and preserve vital community events and traditions with these vital modifications to their homes.
LIHEAP Keeps Families Safe and Warm in Maine
Exposure to the cold can be dangerous, especially for households with older adults, young children, or persons with disabilities. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps households maintain healthy indoor temperatures by lowering costs and assisting with energy-related repairs. Watch to learn how LIHEAP funds support the Maine State Housing Authority, York County Community Action, and R&R Oil as they work together to keep folks like Beverly safe and warm in their homes throughout Maine’s cold winter season.
LIHEAP & ARP: Colorado Spotlight
This video highlights the impact of the American Rescue Plan on the important services the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides across the state of Colorado in interviews with both a direct beneficiary of the program and program administrators.
LIHEAP & ARP: Navajo Nation Spotlight
This video highlights the impact of the American Rescue Plan on the important services that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides across the Navajo Nation in interviews with both a direct beneficiary of the program and program administrators.
LIHEAP Cooling Assistance: A Washington State Spotlight
This video highlights how Washington State has used Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds, including American Rescue Plan funds, to implement a cooling assistance program to help mitigate the impact of extreme heat. The program provides LIHEAP-eligible households with air conditioning units and hardship benefits to help pay for the electricity needed to run the units.
LIHEAP Virginia Spotlight
This video highlights the important services LIHEAP provides in Virginia and interviews with direct beneficiaries of the program and program administrators.
LIHEAP Virginia Spotlight with Introductions from the White House
This video highlights the important services LIHEAP provides in Virginia and interviews with direct beneficiaries of the program and program administrators. It also includes an introduction from Gene Sperling, White House Coordinator for the American Rescue Plan.
LIHWAP Iowa Spotlight
This video highlights the important services LIHWAP provides in Iowa in interviews with both a direct beneficiary of the program and program administrators.
LIHWAP Iowa Spotlight with Introduction from the White House
This video highlights the important services LIHWAP provides in Iowa in interviews with both a direct beneficiary of the program and program administrators. It also includes an introduction from Gene Sperling, White House Coordinator for the American Rescue Plan.
Building Opportunity and Hope Through Adult Care in Kentucky's Appalachia
Learn how Horizon Adult Health Care meets the adult and elderly care needs of the community as well as creates jobs in an energy community where jobs were lost due to the closing of local coal mines. Horizon Adult Health Care is supported by Community Economic Development (CED) grantee, Kentucky Highlands Community Development Corporation, to grow their business to serve more adults and employ more individuals with low income.
Gaining Independence through Employment in Arizona
Learn how The Hand of Grace helps individuals with intellectual delays gain their independence through employment opportunities. The Hand of Grace is supported by Community Economic Development (CED) grantee, Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), to expand its impact through CPLC’s social enterprise incubator.