Nueces County Community Action Agency

Community Services: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) aids with the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully and self-sufficient Total CSBG participants assisted: 52 with 31 transitioned out of poverty

Energy Services The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) aids to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and minor energy-related home repairs The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assists low-income households with water and wastewater bills. The Comprehensive Energy Assitance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs through energy education. The U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Total LIHEAP participants assisted: 14 Total DOE participants assisted: 13 Total DOE-BIL participants assisted: 32

Housing Services: The NeighborWorks America program creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their communities