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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that Northwest Indiana will receive $7,744,166 in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be used to increase economic opportunities, improve homeless shelters, and expand the supply of affordable housing.
“In these difficult economic times, with people facing foreclosures, it is important create affordable housing opportunities,” said Visclosky. “These HUD funds will go a long way in Northwest Indiana toward keeping people in their homes and off the streets and improve the quality of life for everybody.”
$5,891,953 will be used to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income people under the Community Development Block Grant Program. $1,588,163 will be used to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing to low- and very-low-income families through housing programs that meet local needs and priorities. $264,050 will be used to improve the quality and number of emergency shelters.
“Having a decent place to live is central to a person’s wellbeing and quality of life,” said Visclosky. “I am happy that these funds will be put to use improving the housing situation in Northwest Indiana.” |
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