Gwen Moore Announces Grants for Milwaukee Area Fair Housing
Washington, DC,
May 17, 2012
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Housing
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced the release of nearly $760,000 in grant funding for Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Announces Grants for Milwaukee Area Fair Housing Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced the release of nearly $760,000 in grant funding for Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council. The funds will help those who have been victims of housing discrimination by educating Milwaukee area residents on their fair housing rights as well as helping residents receive equal access to housing. These funds will also educate housing providers about their fair housing responsibilities. “It is important to recognize that housing discrimination is a real and pervasive problem in our communities,” said Rep. Moore. “This funding is critical to helping those in my district obtain fair and equal housing opportunities.” The competitive grants are funded through HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and are part of nearly $41.18 million distributed nationwide to 99 fair housing organizations and other non-profit agencies in 35 states and the District of Columbia. These grants will help Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council continue to promote fair housing throughout the State of Wisconsin by combating illegal housing discrimination and by creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. ### For More News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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