Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ninth District, IL
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May 14, 1999 
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY ANNOUNCES $634,000 HUD GRANT FOR SKOKIE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Village of Skokie a $634,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
 
The funds will be used to provide services to low-and moderate-income persons, persons with disabilities, and those with special needs. The funds will also be distributed to local organizations that provide assistance to children, seniors, and persons with HIV/AIDS.  Furthermore, the monies will be used for physical improvements at the Orchard Village group homes for the developmentally disabled and Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center.

 Representative Schakowsky said, "These funds will help improve the quality of life for many residents in Skokie.  Community Development Block Grants and other federal programs assist in efforts by local communities to revitalize neighborhoods, improve public facilities, and promote economic development.  Ensuring adequate funding and strengthening the federal government's commitment to these programs is one of my top priorities in Congress."

 Mayor George Van Dusen said, "The Village of Skokie is very pleased to receive this Community Development Block Grant for the 25th consecutive year.  Such federal funding enables us to undertake improvement projects in low to moderate-income areas of the village, as well as serve the needs of many residents with special needs.  We are very appreciative of this federal support." 

 
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