FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2005
 

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Norman Meyer at (202) 225-6231

Congressman Major Owens Congratulates the
Fifth Avenue Committee on Federal Grant

$97,000 has been allocated through the efforts of Congressman Owens
for the Center for Community Development


BROOKLYN, NY. (January 8, 2005) –
Through the efforts of Congressman Major Owens the Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) will receive $97,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a new computer lab for its Center for Community Development. The funds will be dispersed to the Fifth Avenue Committee over the coming year.

“I am happy to have played a role in securing these fund that will help strengthen the quality of educational programming to the people of the 11th Congressional District. The FAC has been a beacon of light to the district and over the years has provided invaluable service in a short period of time. These funds will help to continue the kind of outstanding programming that FAC is noted for," Owens said.

 

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