Over $16 million in federal funds going to local housing projects
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $16 million to support projects in Montgomery County.
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There are 26 projects in Montgomery County that are aiming to improve housing stability.
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'These awards will help our community assist citizens exiting homelessness and support coordinated entry housing programs and our Homeless Management Information System,' said County Commission President Judy Dodge. 'Our county's Continuum of Care works tirelessly to end homelessness and support affordable housing options. All our citizens deserve a safe place to live.'
The grant money is from the Continuum of Care for the Homeless Awards, and will go to the City of Dayton, Daybreak, Eastway, Homefull, Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Montgomery County, St. Vincent de Paul and the YWCA of Dayton.
'We appreciate the dedication of all our Continuum of Care partners who are working to address this issue and support people experiencing homelessness in our community,' said Jessica Jenkins, Director of Human Services Planning and Development.
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