Energy Communities AmeriCorps VISTA- Community Services Net

In 1964, Congress passed the Economic Opportunity Act as part of America¿s War on Poverty. This act created a funding stream for communities to address poverty on the local level. Today, each state receives Community Services Block Program (CSBG) funds according to a statutory formula. In turn, states fund a network of local entities for the purpose of assisting low-income individuals and families with activities and support services that empower them to overcome the effects of poverty and to support their progress towards greater self-sufficiency. In Wyoming, the Department of Health administers the CSBG funds. These funds are granted out to CSBG Eligible Entities. In many states, these Eligible Entities are referred to as Community Action Agencies. Community Services Network of Wyoming (CSNOW) is the statewide association for Wyoming's Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) program grantees. Our mission is to provide advocacy, training, technical assistance, and support to Wyoming CSBG-eligible entities to build, strengthen, and unify the Community Action Network and its agencies. By providing numerous training and networking opportunities around the state, we strengthen the work that CSBG funded organizations do in their community. We facilitate communication between these agencies so that successful programs can be replicated across the state. We advocate on behalf of these agencies so that they can continue the work they do in their community for generations to come.
We also partner with other organizations and stakeholders that are working to alleviate poverty across the state of Wyoming. CSNOW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a board of directors.