Rep. Lofgren Applauds $800,000 Grant for Local YouthBuild

November 7, 2011

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren applauded an $800,000 grant to YouthBuild/San Jose Conservation Corps from the Start Making a Real Transformation (SMART) program of YouthBuild USA. This grant will help up to 60 young people, 16-24 years of age, earn their high school diploma or GED while building affordable homes for low-income families. The program also teaches valuable construction and trade skills to those in the program.  

“This grant is an investment in our country’s future,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “We are giving these young Americans the skills they’ll need to stand on their own while at the same time helping our country grow. This program follows the old adage that it’s best to teach a man to fish than to give him fish.” 

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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her ninth term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.

 

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