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Boswell Announces New Funding for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) today announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded $362,170 to Primary Health Care, Inc. in Urbandale to help serve homeless vet...
Members of Congress and Homeless Advocates Mark 25th Anniversary of Historic Bill
Washington, D.C. - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, July 19, the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty will mark the 25th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the first major federal legislation to address homelessness, at an event with U.S. Representatives Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL). Members of the media are welcome to attend.
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $2.7 Million For Homeless Veterans In New Jersey
Washington, DC - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded over $2.7 million in homeless prevention grants to New...
Congressman Pallone Announces $1 Million Grant to Assist Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON DC - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced a $1 million grant for services to assist approximately 400 at-risk or homeless veterans in Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean and Burlington Counties. T...
VA Grant Awarded to Soldier On
Washington, DC - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A $1 million federal grant has been awarded to a non-profit organization to assist low income veterans in Central New Jersey who are at risk of losing their homes, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) a...
Gillibrand Announces Over $1.2 Million to Fight Homelessness Among Veterans and Families in Hudson...
Federal Investment from VA Will Help Keep Vets and Families on Stable Ground Washington, D.C. – July 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced federal grants worth $1,206,025 to help prevent homeles...
Rahall Announces Funding for Veteran Homeless Prevention Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Tuesday announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded funding to prevent veteran homelessness in West Virginia.
RI Receives Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to prevent veteran homelessness, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced grants for two veteran advocacy non-profits. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will receive $5...
HOMELESS VETERANS: Senator Murray Announces Funding for Homeless Prevention Across Washington State
Washington, D.C. - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Senate Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that six state non-profit community agencies wil...
Berkley Announces $1.8 Million In Housing Aid For Homeless Southern Nevada Veterans
Washington, D.C. - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today announced that three organizations in Nevada will receive more than $1.8 million in federal grant funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to aid ...
Survivors of Tropical Storm Debby May Qualify for FEMA Rental Assistance
TALLAHASSEE, FL - July 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- While survivors finish repairs to their homes or find a new place to live, money may be available to help them pay for a clean and safe place to stay.
Barrow Announces $660,000 Grant to Prevent Veterans’ Homelessness
U.S. Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) today announced that the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc. (CSRA EOA) will receive a $661,334 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The grant is being awarded from the Su...
VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veterans Homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC - July 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of nearly $100 million in grants that will help approximately 42,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The grants are going to 151 community agencies in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Brown Announces New Federal Grant to Provide Critical Services to Homeless and Low-Income Veterans...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New federal resources will provide critical support services for homeless and low-income veterans in Cleveland. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that Mental Health Services for Hom...
Congresswoman Laura Richardson Announces Grant Award to Salvation Army to Help Homeless Veterans in...
Long Beach, CA – July 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Laura Richardson announced that the Salvation Army has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help homeless veterans in Long Beach. This gra...
Pelosi Statement on Signing of California Homeowner Bill of Rights
Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after California Governor Jerry Brown, joined by Attorney General Kamala Harris, signed the California Homeowner Bill of Rights into ...
Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Protect Property Rights of Virginia Citizens
RICHMOND - July 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed four pieces of legislation to protect the property rights of Virginia citizens. HB5 (R. Bell) and its companion SB240 (Obenshain) provide for a referendum for a c...
Mayor Menino, The Home for Little Wanderers Celebrate Grand Opening of Roxbury Village
Boston, MA - July 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino, First Lady Diane Patrick, and community partners joined The Home for Little Wanderers today for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the Home’s new child and family serv...
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Leads Discussion on Violence Against The Homeless
Washington, DC - July 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Johnson ,the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, and the National Coalition for the Homeless, hosted a briefing on violence against the homeless. The goal of the briefing was t...
Ohio Victims of Damaging Winds and Severe Weather Eligible for Reduced Interest Rates through...
COLUMBUS, OH - July 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Residents across Ohio impacted by damaging winds and severe weather during storms the weekend of June 30 could be eligible for emergency assistance in the form of reduced interest rates on l...
