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.
Are you having financial difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis? We have set aside funding to provide help with rental assistance, medical supplies and non-narcotic prescriptions, hygiene and cleaning essentials, infant care essential products, clothing, and even co-payment of your water bill (if other utility assistance is unavailable). Give us a call at (903) 813-3541 option 3 to find out how to qualify.
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| Persons in Family/Household | 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (Effective 3/27/2020 for COVID assistance) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25,520 |
| 2 | $34,480 |
| 3 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $52,400 |
| 5 | $61,360 |
| 6 | $70,320 |
| 7 | $79,280 |
| 8 | $88,240 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $8,960 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.
