Today, HUD DAS Kera Package presented a $346.9M check to the City of #Detroit through the CDBG-DR program! This funding will help rebuild homes, upgrade infrastructure, support businesses & boost resilience after recent disasters. 🌟 #DisasterRecovery#Detroit
I joined @CenterOnBudget to discuss the strides HUD has taken to strengthen housing stability nationwide through our rental assistance programs.
I am proud that the Biden-Harris Administration fought for and provided additional rental assistance, the most in 20 years.
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Under the Biden-Harris Administration, HUD has achieved significant milestones in our rental assistance programs, reaffirming our commitment to provide affordable housing for American families.
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Since 2023, HUD has awarded or made available over $77 million in funds to prevent homelessness among youth aging out of the foster care system
Served almost 90,000 veterans through the VASH program—the most veterans served at any point in the program’s history
Established flexibilities to help people locate apartments, and increased collaboration with landlords across the country
Incorporated private rental data to ensure vouchers could be used, in an ever-changing rental market
Register for the 2024 ConnectHomeUSA Summit in Washington, D.C., from December 10-12!
The hybrid event will bring together ConnectHomeUSA Sites, leaders in broadband, and organizations to discuss solutions for narrowing the digital divide.
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🌟Today, #HUD PDAS McFadden presented a $15M check to #AllChicago_MHH to help eradicate youth homelessness through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. This funding supports rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and more.🏠#YouthHomelessness#Chicago
We are proud to share the receipt of a $3.8 million grant from @HUDMidwest. Funds will enable a future renovation of CommonBond's Vista Village in Saint Paul, currently home to 74 residents. Thank you, HUD!
HUD highlights a $3.84M award to Vista Village in Saint Paul, MN under the Green & Resilient Retrofit Program! This investment will boost energy efficiency, climate resilience, & quality of life for residents. 🌍🔋 #GreenHousing#ClimateResilience#HUD#Justice40#GRRP#SaintPaul
Don’t miss this insightful episode of Brick by Brick with HUD’s Richard Monocchio! "Housing Choice Vouchers do a lot of good. Could they do more?" at buzzsprout.com/2325929/15734…
Today, we remember the resiliency of the American people on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our country.
We share our deepest sympathy to those who lost loved ones and our gratitude to those who gave their lives in the line of service.
Yesterday, HUD, City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, CHN, and Cuyahoga Land Bank Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of CDBG at The Arch at Saint Michael! The property is a green adaptive reuse of the iconic St. Michael School and funded by CDBG dollars! 🥳
🎉 Celebrating 50 years of #CDBG in Moline & Rock Island, IL! 🏡 With $97M in funds, these investments have transformed communities through infrastructure, home repairs, and revitalization. Here's to continued growth and strong partnerships! 🌟 #CDBG50#CommunityImpact#Illinois
Today, President Biden issued a letter to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
“This program has supported lifechanging projects in the more than 1,200 jurisdictions and hundreds of Tribes it serves.” — @POTUS
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The White House
Washington
August 22, 2024
It is my pleasure to join in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). I am proud to have supported the bill that created this program, and I am honored to celebrate its lasting legacy today.
Every American deserves housing that is affordable and a community that is resilient. It's about more than having a safe place to call home—it's a part of the American Dream. And since it was established five decades ago, CDBG has been instrumental in bringing that dream within reach for countless people across the country.
The impact of CDBG has been transformative. This program has supported lifechanging projects in the more than 1,200 jurisdictions and hundreds of Tribes it serves. From expanding affordable housing to driving efforts to end veteran homelessness, CDBG has been a light in the lives of millions. Under my Administration...
ICYMI: Read the latest @HUDgov NSPIRE updates from this week on how to submit appeals and read the recent notice on the NSPIRE for Vouchers extension. Plus, view the July 16 Vouchers Get Ready session recording & access the presentation materials here: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
It was my pleasure to join @NatUrbanLeague for their annual conference!
HUD remains committed to bettering and growing our communities. The people we serve benefit most when we have strong partnerships across all sectors.
When we work together, we can change lives.
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NEW: HUD awards $3.4 million to Public Housing Agencies to provide housing assistance to young adults exiting foster care.
This funding was awarded through HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative. hud.gov/press/press_releases…
Enjoy featured speakers, professional development opportunities, & more at our premiere learning & networking event! Our 2024 Nat. Conference & Exhibition boasts hundreds of housers ready to prepare for the future of #affordablehousing!
Secure your spot: nahro.org/nationalconference!
On Tuesday, #GreatLakes Region awarded over $6 Million in grants and loans through #GRRP, supporting #green upgrades at 10 properties including Plymouth Square (@rosecompaniesNY) and 8330 On The River (#POAH) in Detroit. Proud to invest in sustainable housing.🏡
Yesterday, Deputy Assistant Secretary Handelman announced $19 million in awards to make climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations in thousands of homes.
The announcement was made in Plymouth Square Village in Detroit, MI, which is receiving $750,000 of these funds.
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In order to create communities that are resilient and prepared to face extreme weather conditions, we know it starts at home.
Under @POTUS's leadership, HUD just awarded $19 million in funding to make homes more climate friendly and communities more resilient.