National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP)

10/16/2026

A little Houston conference conversation for your headphones! 🎧

This Energy Action Month, hear from:
• John Pady of Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA
• Keli Reynolds of Kentucky Housing Corporation
• Skip Wiltshire-Gordon of AnnDyl Policy

Recorded live at the 2026 NASCSP conference in Houston, Retrofit Radio’s episode explores their career paths, emerging trends, and current challenges across the weatherization network.

Special thanks to Madden Delaney, Multimedia Asset Developer at CEDA!

Find “LIVE FROM NASCSP: Local, State, and National Perspectives” on YouTube and pass it along!.

Join me as I interview John Pady, from CEDA, Keli Reynolds, from th...

10/15/2026

Our network has so much to learn from one another and we’d love to learn from you!

NASCSP invites you to share your expertise at our 2027 Winter Training Conference, February 17–19 in Washington, DC.

This year’s theme, “United for Impact: Purpose in Practice,” celebrates our shared commitment to strengthening energy and economic security for low-income individuals and families.

Do you have a practical strategy, promising practice, or lesson learned that could support colleagues in their work? We welcome session proposals focused on CSBG, WAP, and topics relevant to both programs.

Whether you work at the state or local level, provide training, develop policy, or bring lived experience, we encourage you to add your perspective to the conversation.

Submit by Monday, November 9, at 12 p.m. ET:
https://nascsp.org/2027-winter-conference-call-for-presenters/

10/14/2026

What does weatherization mean for a household budget?

On average, households save $372 a year in energy costs after weatherization. Those savings leave more room in the budget for other everyday needs.

As we recognize 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program, household savings remain central to its impact.

Bring these savings into your outreach. Download NASCSP’s social graphics and educational flyer:
https://nascsp.org/wap/advocacy/weatherization-day/

10/09/2026

An energy bill doesn’t affect every household’s budget the same way. For households with low incomes, energy costs account for 14% of income, compared with 3% for higher-income households. Weatherization helps reduce that burden through home improvements that save energy.

Share this graphic to help show why weatherization matters.
Help explain why weatherization matters.

Find shareable graphics and outreach resources on NASCSP’s Weatherization Day page:

https://nascsp.org/wap/advocacy/weatherization-day/

10/05/2026

October is Energy Action Month! This year, NASCSP is celebrating 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program and the people who make its work possible.

Weatherization helps households spend less on energy and enjoy more comfortable homes. Throughout October, we’ll highlight the program’s impact—from household savings to local jobs—as we count down to Weatherization Day on October 30.

NASCSP members and partners: find graphics, outreach tools, and anniversary logos to support your October activities:
https://nascsp.org/wap/advocacy/weatherization-day/

09/25/2026

Houston, you were good to us. ❤️

Five days of learning, laughter, new connections, familiar faces, and a LOT of ideas.

Thank you to everyone who made special.

The conference may be ending, but From Roots to Reach continues in every community represented here this week.

Safe travels home! 🌱

09/24/2026

We’ve shared a lot of ideas in Houston this week. Now we want to hear yours.

💬 What is ONE thing you’ve heard at that you want to take back to your team?

A new strategy?

A new connection?

A different way of looking at a challenge?

Tell us below. 👇

09/23/2026

The full conference is officially underway! 🎉

This morning, the NASCSP network came together for our
Opening Plenary and the official start of the 2026 core conference.

Our roots are strong. Now we’re looking at how far we can reach. 🌱

Welcome to !

09/22/2026

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to spark a new idea. 💡

We love seeing attendees connect across states, programs, and roles here in Houston.

If you’re at , introduce yourself to someone new today. You never know where the conversation might lead.
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09/22/2026

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to spark a new idea. 💡
We love seeing attendees connect across states, programs, and roles here in Houston.

If you’re at , introduce yourself to someone new today.

You never know where the conversation might lead.

🌱