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Shaheen, Ayotte: Funding Secured for New Hampshire National Guard Deployment Cycle Support Program
Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today announced that the New Hampshire National Guard will receive $535,000 to support the Guard's Deployment Cycle Support Program (DCSP)...
WINTER PARK RECEPTION HIGHLIGHTS HOMELESSNESS
ORLANDO, FL - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday evening, April 30, 2013, more than 135 Winter Park residents and their guests gathered at Interlachen Country Club to enjoy camaraderie, cocktails and canapés, and to focus on a very serious ...
Landmark Partnership Opens 150 Affordable Homes and Clinic in Downtown Sacramento
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- (RealEstateRama) -- On April 29, 2013, Mercy Housing California will take an important step with local and federal officials and celebrate the opening of a new affordable community for low-income an...
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Funding For Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today announced more than $181,780 in federal funding for local housing agencies to help homeless individuals and families access permanent and transitional h...
Bonamici Announces Housing Vouchers for Washington County Homeless Veterans
Beaverton, OR - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that the Housing Authority of Washington County is now eligible for 35 HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers in addition to the 25...
Sanders, Burr Propose Legislation for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs today proposed legislation to help the Department of Veterans Affairs meet its goal to eliminate veteran homelessness...
Sanders, Burr Propose Legislation for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs today proposed legislation to help the Department of Veterans Affairs meet its goal to eliminate veteran homelessness...
Murray Introduces Bills to Help Homeless Families Access Child Care, Remove Barriers to Education...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Thursday, April 25th, 2013, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced the introduction of the Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013, legislation which aims to ad...
Congressman Peters Introduces ‘Shelter Our Servicemembers’ Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late yesterday Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced another piece of legislation: the Shelter Our Servicemembers (SOS) Act to help address San Diego’s significant elderly homeless veteran...
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces $9.4 Million in California Homeowner Assistance Grants
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 19, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced California’s National Mortgage Settlement Grant Program has awarded $9.4 million to 21 organizations in order to assist Califo...
Idaho homeless numbers continue to decrease
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The homeless population in Idaho decreased for the third consecutive year, according to the most recent Point-in-Time Count. The 2013 assessment identified 1,781 homeless adults and children in Id...
Broward County Receives HUD Grant of More Than $8 Million to Assist Homeless Population
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership has received a grant totaling more than $8 million to fund 17 local projects from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Launches Small Business Series with a Focus on Homeless Veterans
Dallas, TX - April 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recently, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson launched her small business series to assist homeless veterans in the Dallas area. The purpose of the series is to inform homeless veterans about the Veter...
Conyers Applauds $5 Million Homeless Veterans Grant from Department of Labor
DETROIT - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $5 million to fund programs that will assist approximately 2,600 veterans in job training with civilian careers. The grants will range from $100,000 to $300...
Christie Administration to Host Rental Fair for Low-Income Families Displaced by Superstorm Sandy
TRENTON, N.J. - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Demonstrating its commitment to assisting New Jersey’s most vulnerable families in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the Christie Administration will host a rental fair focusing on Sandy-displaced ...
Study on Homelessness in Knoxville/Knox County Released
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the kickoff for Community Development Week at the Volunteer Ministry Center, the University of Tennessee College of Social Work / Knoxville Homeless Management Information System (KnoxHMIS)...
Senator Presents Sue Bodington the Jack Reed Advocacy Award for Work on Affordable Housing;...
WARWICK, RI - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today at the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless annual awards luncheon, U.S. Senator Jack Reed presented Sue Bodington, Deputy Director for Programs at Rhode Island Housing, with the 2013 Jack Ree...
Senator Presents Sue Bodington the Jack Reed Advocacy Award for Work on Affordable Housing;...
WARWICK, RI - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today at the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless annual awards luncheon, U.S. Senator Jack Reed presented Sue Bodington, Deputy Director for Programs at Rhode Island Housing, with the 2013 Jack Ree...
Senate Agrees to Heller Amendment for Children of Homeless Veterans
Washington DC - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Senate agreed to the Heller Dependents of Homeless Veterans Amendment by unanimous consent. This amendment ensures that children of homeless veterans are eligible to receive services provid...
FEMA’s Post-Irene Housing Pilot Program Deemed Success
BARRE, VT - March 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- After Tropical Storm Irene swept through Vermont, many residents were left homeless in areas of the state that were already experiencing shortages of affordable housing.
Seattle, King County receive more than $21 million in federal homeless assistance grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $21.2 million have been awarded to the City of Seattle and King County for 2013-2014, making it possible to continue to provide a range of ho...
Talbot County Attorney Indicted in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme with More Than $747,000...
BALTIMORE - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A federal grand jury has indicted Aaron G. Seltzer, age 36, of Trappe, Maryland, on nine counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme in which he converted funds intended for real estate investments ...
Congresswoman Corrine Brown Fights for Floridians to Overcome Housing Crisis
Washington, DC - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Brown made the following statement:
“Assisting my constituents with their housing needs has always been one of my top priorities ever since I was first elected to Congress in the e...
High Rents and Low Wages Mean No Homes for Many Working Families in Washington...
SEATTLE - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If you make minimum wage in Washington State, you’ll need to work 64 hours a week to afford a decent rental home.
Arlington County Board Approves Use Permit for Homeless Services Center
ARLINGTON, VA - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The County Board today unanimously approved a Use Permit to allow a dormitory to be part of the new Homeless Services Center in the Courthouse neighborhood. The Use Permit allows the Center to includ...
Emergency Information for Those Affected by the Galena Fire
Washington, DC - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Polis issued the following statement regarding the Galena Fire in Larimer County:
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $24.1 Million to Support Homeless Programs in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, DC - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- US Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced New Jersey has been awarded over $24.1 million to support hundreds of homeless projects in New Jersey through the U...
Costa Announces Almost $390,000 to Fight Homelessness in Merced County
Washington, DC - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Jim Costa announced that$388,144has been awarded to Merced County organizations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds were made available through the Contin...
Costa Announces More Than $5.3 Million to Combat Valley Homelessness
Washington, DC - March 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Jim Costa announced more than $5.3 million has been awarded to Fresno and Madera County organizations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds were made availa...
Nearly 450 Homeless Provided Shelter During Latest Cold Spell
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 450 homeless individuals received shelter and meals during the most recent cold weather emergency advisory issued for March 1-3 for Broward County.
