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Thompson Announces HUD funds awarded to the Second Congressional District

 For Immediate Release                  Contact: Stephanie Booker

 January 20, 2011                                                 601-866-9003

 

Congressman Thompson Announces HUD Funds awarded to the Second Congressional District

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPIToday, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Housing Counseling Program funds to the Second Congressional District.

The Housing Counseling Program provides counseling to consumers on seeking, financing, maintaining, renting, or owning a home. The primary goal is improve financial literacy, expand homeownership opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and preserve homeownership.

The City of Jackson Housing Authority

$39,424.61

Shelia Jackson

601-362-0885

Housing Education and Economic Development, Inc

$89,932.47

Charles Harris

601-981-1960

Mississippi Home Corporation

$175,000.00

Benjamin Mokry

601-718-4642

Mississippi Homebuyer Education Center-Initiative

$300,000.00

Victoria Patton

601-366-9141

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