CSNT, Inc. - Bowie County

Community Services of Northeast Texas, Inc., founded in 1965, is a non-profit organization of "people helping people." Hard work and dedication by a committed, caring staff and devoted volunteers enhance the quality of lives through the following: Providing support and resources to meet the needs of the community; Utilizing Federal, State, and local resources to promote self-sufficiency; Advocating the rights of all citizens in need; Collaborating with other agencies responsible for public service programs; Searching for new, untried ways of eliminating poverty; Providing opportunities for "on-the-job" training and career development maximizing employment. The Community Outreach department of CSNT, Inc. administers Salvation Army funds, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Case Management. The department is also responsible for food pantries and provides fan and coat drives. CSNT, Inc. has five outreach offices in Camp, Cass, Bowie, Marion, and Morris counties to provide assistance to low income house households. Salvation Army funds allow CSNT, Inc. to assist transients and local clients with lodging, meals, gas, utilities, and prescriptions. The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) assists low income households with the highest home energy needs, taking into account both the energy burden and vulnerable household members. Priority is given to low-income, elderly/disabled, and families with children under the age of six. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds allow CSNT, Inc. to case manage clients to transition them out of poverty. CSBG funds provide assistance with services that are supported with donated funds or goods, which include fan, coat, food, and school supply drives.

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP); Salvation Army Funds (assist transients and local clients with lodging, meals, gas, utilities, and prescriptions)