Community Impact
The Tennessee State Office administered CSBG funds to 20 Community Action Agencies.
75% of families served by the CSBG Network lived below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
30% of families served in TN were in severe poverty, below 50% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
In Tennessee, Community Action Agencies provided services to
397,044 low income individuals.
Vulnerable populations served included:
100,427seniors
122,774people with disabilities
44,101people without health insurance
115,283children
CSBG Network Resources
For every $1 of CSBG, the TN Network leveraged $21.95 from federal, state, local, and private sources, including the value of volunteer hours.*
| $16.04 | Federal |
| $1.37 | State |
| $1.50 | Local |
| $2.40 | Private |
| $0.63 | Value of Volunteer Hours |
| $21.95** |
*Value of Volunteer Hours calculated using federal minimum wage, except in those states with a higher minimum wage.
** Values may not equal total due to rounding.
$14,860,864 in CSBG funds were allocated in support of local entities in Tennessee.
The TN Network’s non-CSBG funding totaled $299,104,914.
CSBG Performance Outcomes for Tennessee
Services and strategies provided by the TN Network resulted in 854,623 outcomes for participants and communities with low incomes.
Outcomes Include:
| 116,653 |
EmploymentParticipants with low incomes in the CSBG Network employment initiatives obtained supports which reduced or eliminated barriers to initial or continuous employment, acquired a job, increased their income, or achieved “living wage” employment and benefits. |
| 5,523 |
Economic Asset Enhancement and UtilizationHouseholds with low incomes increased their financial assets or financial skills. |
| 208,367 |
Child and Family DevelopmentInfants, children, youth, parents, and other adults participated in developmental or enrichment programs facilitated by the CSBG Network and achieved program goals. |
| 184,908 |
Independent Living for Vulnerable Populations with Low IncomesVulnerable individuals with low incomes received services from the CSBG Network and secured or maintained an independent living situation as a result. |
| 147,373 |
Family StabilityParticipants with low incomes obtained supports which reduced or eliminated barriers to family stability through assistance from the CSBG Network. |
| 128,645 |
Emergency AssistanceIndividuals and families with low incomes received emergency assistance from the CSBG Network. |
| 8,007 |
Community Opportunities and ResourcesCommunity opportunities or resources were improved or expanded for people with low incomes as a result of CSBG Network projects or initiatives, or partnerships with other public and private agencies. |
| 55,147 |
Community EmpowermentCommunity members and people with low incomes mobilized to engage in activities that support and promote their own well-being and that of their community as a result of CSBG Network initiatives through maximum feasible participation. |
