Congressman Al Green applauds the Administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protection Status to the citizens of Haiti who were in the U.S. before the earthquake
January 18, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) –January 15, 2010- Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) applauded the Obama Administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This will allow eligible Haitian nationals to continue living and working in the United States for the next 18 months
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Statewide grantees provide services to stop, prevent homelessness
December 28, 2009 Posted by Minnesota RealEstateRama
December 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has distributed nearly $11 million of federal funds to 31 organizations in Minnesota working to help individuals, families and unaccompanied youth find, secure and stay in affordable housing.
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DHS energy assistance program helps Georgians with their home heating bills
November 10, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
ATLANTA, GA - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes.
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Thompson Audit: Dhs Delaying And Denying Eligible Families Housing
October 15, 2009 Posted by Comptroller William C. Thompson
New York, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — According to an audit released today by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr., the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is delaying or denying more than 20 percent of homeless families housing for which they may have been eligible.
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Mayor Bloomberg, HUD Secretary Donovan, and Homeless Services Commissioner Hess Announce New York City Will Receive $73.9 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds to Help Homeless New Yorkers Stay in Their Homes and in Their Communities
July 9, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn today announced a $20 million pilot program to turn unsold condominiums, unrented apartments and stalled construction sites into affordable housing opportunities for moderate- and middle-income families.
Thompson Statement On City’s Temporary Decision To Stop Charging Rent To Working Homeless
May 22, 2009 Posted by Comptroller William C. Thompson
New York, NY - May 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement following City’s decision to temporarily stop requiring working people living in Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) shelters to pay rent toward the cost of being housed:
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THOMPSON: BLOOMBERG ADMINISTRATION MUST STOP CHARGING HOMELESS FAMILIES RENT
May 14, 2009 Posted by Comptroller William C. Thompson
New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today called the City’s recent decision to require working families residing in Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) shelters to pay rent toward the cost of being housed short-sighted, ill-considered and disconnected from the struggles of less fortunate New Yorkers.
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Secretaries Donovan and Napolitano announce hurricane recovery funding for Louisiana
March 6, 2009 Posted by HUD
NEW ORLEANS, LA - March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On day one of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano’s listening tour throughout New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, the secretaries announced hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Louisiana to stimulate long-term recovery in the wake of last year’s devastating hurricane season and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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Governor Blagojevich Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Persons with Disabilities Stay in Their Own Homes
January 8, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, IL - January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Illinois is investing an additional $2 million to support the Home Modification Program, a statewide program that adds ramps, chair lifts and other features to homes so low-income seniors and residents with disabilities can continue to live in their communities, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced.
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