HUD: $3 Billion of COVID-19 Relief Funding Made Available to Communities Across the Nation
In addition to funding, mortgage servicers instructed to offer deferred or reduced mortgage payments for up to 6 months President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law last Friday, providing much needed assistance to the American people as the country works diligently to combat COVID-19. Thanks to the…
HUD: VA and HUD Announce Support to Help Homeless Veterans in Minnesota Find Permanent Homes
Nearly $35,000 in HUD-VASH vouchers will provide housing and supportive services for St. Paul veterans In a continuing effort to end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced nearly $35,000 to the Public Housing Agency of the City of St. Paul…
HUD: Over $118 Million Awarded to Local Homeless Programs
Funding will support service providers and non-profits across the Nation Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced over $118 million in grants to support local homeless assistance programs across the country. This round of HUD’s Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed support to approximately 630 local programs on…
HUD: Additional $1.1 Million Announced to Public Housing Authorities to Assist Young People Aging Out of Foster Care
Funding supports youth aging out of foster care to avoid homelessness Today, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced an additional $1.1 million in funding for HUD’s new Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative. Ten housing authorities will receive this funding, continuing HUD’s efforts to assist young adults transitioning out of foster care…
HUD: Secretary Carson Delivers Keynote Address at Schwarzenegger’s Homelessness Summit
Visit is part of the nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Los Angeles, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson gave a keynote address at ‘Unhoused:’ Addressing Homelessness in California Summit. Hosted in partnership with…
HUD: Trump Administration Proposes 2021 HUD Budget
Budget preserves rental subsidies; increases homeless assistance and healthy housing President Trump today announced the release of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget, “A Budget for America’s Future.” The FY21 budget seeks to provide the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with $47.9 billion in funding to assist the fight to end homelessness, boost the promotion…
HUD: Nearly $2.2 Billion Awarded to Local Homeless Programs
Funding supports thousands of local homeless housing and service programs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced nearly $2.2 billion in grants to support thousands of local homeless assistance programs across the nation. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed support to approximately 6,593 local programs on…
HUD: Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Public Housing Authorities to Help Young People Aging Out of Foster Care
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $482,000 to four housing authorities to assist young people aging out of foster care and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. See chart below. Secretary Ben Carson made the announcement during an interview with Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning. Funded through HUD’s new Foster…
HUD: 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Released
Homelessness Increase in California Offsets Combined Decrease in All other States;Continued Declines Noted Among Veterans and Families with Children Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. The report certified last month by HUD Secretary Ben Carson, found that 567,715 persons experienced homelessness on a single night…
HUD: 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2019 Year in Review outlining the major accomplishments of the agency under Secretary Ben Carson. “The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise to create greater economic opportunity for low-income families and revitalize underserved communities,” said, Secretary Carson. “HUD is committed to doing its…