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The National Community Action Foundation is a leading advocate for Community Action Agencies nationwide, working with lawmakers at the federal, state and local levels toward the goal of creating sustainable pathways out of poverty by empowering low income Americans with the skills they need to achieve permanent self sufficiency. More »

2010 Joint CIF Community Economic Development & NCAF Energy Programs Leveraging Conference

Imagine the Possibilities! Developing 21st Century Community Economies/Ensuring Affordable Clean Energy

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Sun, 10/24/2010 - Fri, 10/29/2010

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White House Administration Official Thanks Community Action Agencies for a Job Well Done with Recovery Act WAP Program

Watch Assistant Secretary of Energy Cathy Zoi congratulate and thank the Community Action network for reaching the rate 25,000 homes a month in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) since receiving Recovery Act funds.

Recent News

  • Community Action Team, joined by Congressman David Wu, Celebrate NCAF-ExxonMobil Grant Award | Mon, 06/21/2010

    On June 21, 2010 Community Action Team (CAT), St. Helen's Oregon celebrated its $300,000 grant award from the NCAF/ExxonMobil Weatherization Training Partnership with a ceremony that was well attended by congressional delegates, board members from partner organizations, contractors and trainers - demonstrating true collaboration.

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  • NCAF-ExxonMobil Grantee Launches Weatherization Training Television | Wed, 06/02/2010

    Montana State University (MSU) celebrated the launch of its television network that will train weatherization workers across the nation. Using funds from their NCAF/ExxonMobil Partnership grant, MSU will expand training for weatherization workers across the United States, through their high-quality television show which is web-based. The show, called WxTV, is produced at the Montana Weatherization Training Center, but incorporates footage and experts from around the country. Six episodes have been produced so far, but the grant funds will enable production of a total of 36 episodes.

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  • Association for Energy Affordability Recognize NCAF/ExxonMobil for Grant Award | Fri, 05/21/2010

    The Association for Energy Affordability Inc. (AEA), held an event on May 21, 2010 at their Bronx, NY training center to recognize the $800,000 grant award from the NCAF/ExxonMobil Weatherization Training Partnership.

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  • Domestic Spending Brawl is Imminent | September 1, 2010
    It doesn’t look like there will be a lot done in Congress this month. Both parties agree that funding issues are likely to be punted until after November elections, perhaps even longer. I feel in the marrow of my bones that the deficit and debt a... (read more)

  • Two Trips; Two Differing Parties | August 26, 2010
    One of the good and bad parts of my job is that I get to participate at a pretty high level politically with both parties. The good is that I have been invited to a lot of neat things over the past couple weeks. The bad is that, during these events, ... (read more)

  • Monday Morning in Minnesota | August 23, 2010
    I am in Minnesota today looking forward to a meeting with Al Quie, a former Republican congressman and Governor of Minnesota. During his congressional term from 1958 to 1979, he played a pivotal role in Community Action programs. Con... (read more)

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