Quote of the Day
"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
AREA ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE HUD GRANTS
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several organizations in the Metro East have received Homeless Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used for housing and support services for the homeless provided through three programs: The Supportive Housing Program (SHPR), the Shelter Plus Care Program (S+CR) and the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program (SRO).
“HUD programs promote self-sufficiency among the less fortunate in our communities, which is especially important during a down economy,” said Costello. “I will continue to support these efforts.”
| Jurisdiction | Award |
| Delta Center, Inc., Delta Apartments, Cairo | $19,338 (SHPR) |
| Good Samaritan Ministries, Supportive Housing Program, Carbondale | $74,212 (SHPR) |
| Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless, Permanent Supportive Housing | $84,702 (SHPR) |
| Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless, Transhouse Project | $60,511 (SHPR) |
| Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless, Tranhouse 2 | $50,878 (SHPR) |
| The Women’s Center, Transitional Housing, Carbondale | $21,300 (SHPR) |
| The Women’s Center, Supportive Services, Carbondale | $29,308 (SHPR) |
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