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Milwaukee, WI – Recently, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced the release of over $2 million in grant funding to support a variety of health services in the Milwaukee area. 

 

The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation was awarded $728,750 to help expand manufacturing research and development in the Milwaukee area. A $100,000 grant was awarded to the Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to help support their Street Outreach Program for runaway and homeless youth. Walker's Point Youth and Family Center also received $147,853 in grant funding to support their Runaway and Teen Crisis Program.

 

Meta House Inc. was awarded $1,075,000 to help mothers living with substance abuse addictions receive treatment as well as assist abandoned infants. This grant also helps to provide child care services and academic assistance for those children whose mothers are receiving treatment. 

 

In addition to the above funding, Marquette University was awarded $300,000 to offer additional scholarships for disadvantaged students. 

 

“One of the great things about calling Milwaukee home is that I am surrounded by people whose goal is to improve the life outcomes of not only themselves but those in their community as well,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “This grant funding is a perfect example of that Milwaukee spirit. Whether someone is looking to gain an exit out of poverty, one of our youth is in trouble, a mother is struggling with substance abuse, or a student is aspiring towards a higher education but lacks the funding, there are those who are here to lend a hand. I am proud to be a part of this effort."