

Created as part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the Community Services Block (CSBG) program is designed to reduce poverty and revitalize low-income communities.
Empowering low-income families to become self-sufficient through family support.

Family Assistance
Serving within the Energy Services Department, the CSBG program helps low-income families meet their basic needs to ensure they are able to focus on achieving their educational and employment goals.
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External Links
Persons in Family/Household | 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (COVID-19 effective until rescinded by TDHCA) |
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1 | $25,760 |
2 | $34,840 |
3 | $43,920 |
4 | $53,000 |
5 | $62,080 |
6 | $71,160 |
7 | $80,240 |
8 | $89,320 |
Families with more than 8 persons | Add $9,080 for each additional person |
Program News & Related Articles
Program Staff

Community Services Advisory Council Members
Mr. Joe Passanisi
City Commissioner - City of Ravenna
Chairman
Mr. David Turner
Mayor - City of Southmayd
Vice Chairman
Ms. Marsha Lindsey
Deputy Director/EO Officer - Workforce Solutions Texoma
Secretary / Treas.
Mr. Josh Brinkley
Mayor - City of Valley View
Ms. Jordan Brummett
Carrus Specialty Hospital
Ms. Tiffany Dancer
Clinical Director - Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma
Ms. Trish McElvy
St. Luke's Episcopal Manna Ministry
Ms. Shana Pless
Getting Ahead Graduate -
Ms. Yvonne Sandmann
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Advisor - North Central Texas College
Agendas
Meeting Minutes
No Community Services Advisory Council Meeting minutes are available.