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Homelessness stems from a lack of affordable housing. Increasing rents, destruction of traditional low-income housing, and cuts in federal housing programs threaten affordable housing with extinction.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The foreclosure and economic crisis significantly increased homelessness and the number of families at risk of homelessness in cities and counties across the nation.

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Nationwide 2K Event Will Support Homeless Veterans and Promote Employee Wellness

WASHINGTON, Dc – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 130 VA facilities on May 16 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. …

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Altmire Announces Housing Grants for Homeless Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 4, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today announced that the Allegheny County Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the County of Butler will receive $293,898 in grants from the U.S. Depart…

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Lieberman, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $108,384 for Bridgeport’s Homeless Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – March 30, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced a $108,384 grant today that will assist homeless veterans in Bridgeport with permanent housing and support. The g…

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HUD AWARDS $33 MILLION TO 18 LOCAL HIV-AIDS HOUSING PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, DC – March 29, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that more than 1,200 extremely low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS will continue to receive permanent housing as a result o…

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Rep. Susan Davis Announces Funding to Help San Diego’s Homeless Veterans

WASHINGTON, DC – March 28, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) announced $1.2 million for San Diego to help homeless veterans as part the Department of Housing and Urban Development Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing …

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Levin, Stabenow Announce Michigan Housing Agencies to Receive $1.3 Million in Grants for Housing for Homeless Vets

WASHINGTON, DC- March 28, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Seven Michigan housing agencies will receive more than $1.3 million in grants to help provide housing for homeless veterans, Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced Tuesday.

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LATHAM VOTES TO EXPAND ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS

Washington, DC – March 28, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham on Tuesday voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to extend new help to homeless veterans.

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Murphy Announces New Federal Housing Dollars for Homeless Vets in Waterbury

WASHINGTON, DC – March 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chris Murphy today announced that the Waterbury Housing Authority will receive $257,629 for 40 vouchers to help the region’s homeless veteran population through the U.S. Department of Ho…

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HUD Secretary Donovan, AG Gansler Highlight Mortgage Settlement Benefits for Maryland Families with State, Local Housing Officials and Advocates

Largo, MD – March 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today for an informal roundtable discussion of the $25 billion National Mortgage Servicing S…

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