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Nevada

Las Vegas Urban League’s Story About CSBG

Unemployment, initiated by the recession and the housing foreclosure crisis, is a nationwide problem with which we still struggle today. While unemployment has been a continuing problem in Nevada, the recession and related foreclosure crisis, loss of tourism...

Churchill County Social Services’ Story About CSBG

In order to meet a growing need in the geothermal industry, Churchill County Social Services, a CSBG eligible entity in western Nevada, offered a job training program designed to prepare individuals and teach the skills needed for careers in the geothermal industry. Part of a larger employment initiative...

Indicators of poverty in Nevada

Percentage of people living in poverty

2007
10.7%

2009
12.4%

Percentage of low-income people (200% of poverty or below)

2007
27.7%

2009
31.7%