Gwen Moore Announces $1.5 Million Grants for Milwaukee Area Housing
Washington, DC,
April 5, 2012
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced the release of over $1.5 million in grant funding for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, the Community Development Authority (CDA)
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Announces $1.5 Million Grants for Milwaukee Area Housing Funding to Help People Living with HIV/AIDS and Veterans Milwaukee, WI – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced the release of over $1.5 million in grant funding for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, the Community Development Authority (CDA) of the City of West Allis and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. The funds were separated into two grants: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH). HOPWA was awarded to the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin to continue providing tenant-based rental assistance and supportive housing assistance to 61 chronically homeless households living with HIV/AIDS and their families. The funds, which totaled approximately $1.3 million, will also be used to finance supportive services such as access to medical care and employment referral. VASH was awarded to the CDA of the City of West Allis and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. These public housing agencies have agreed to partner with eligible Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. This collaboration will offer rental assistance in conjunction with VA case management and clinical services for homeless veterans. Each organization was granted over $100,000. “This funding is critical to helping those who have been marginalized by society find some stability and gain access to greater opportunities,” said Rep. Moore. “The grants will also help those who have risked their lives for our nation by providing housing assistance to our veterans.” ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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