HUD releases $1.2B in stimulus funds for homeless

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HUD releases $1.2B in stimulus funds for homeless

By HENRY C. JACKSON, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON – The Housing and Urban Development Department is using $1.2 billion in stimulus money to fight homelessness in hundreds of locations across the country.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Thursday that cash from the Recovery Act will be distributed to more than 500 cities, counties and communities. The money will be used for rent relief, housing relocation and stabilization services, data collection and administrative costs.

"This program serves as a bridge to long-term stability for those who, without assistance, would be homeless," Donovan said on a conference call with reporters.

The money is being distributed under a homelessness prevention program in the stimulus legislation that is designed to help millions of jobless Americans. Donovan said hundreds of different projects would be financed with the money announced on Thursday.

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Sometimes the important things seem to be missed.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

1. NOW you're talking!

Get help to the people who need help NOW!

[Kdillard]

2. K and R excellent.

[Cha]

3. You're right..this is very important..

could change a huge part of our country for the better!

[babylonsister]

4. Terrific! Rec'd! nt

[inna]

5. good news, but don't forget that this is only 1/800th of what was given to the banksters. nt

[Zynx]

7. That wasn't part of the stimulus bill.

That was the TARP legislation in the fall. These are two separate discussions.

[inna]

9. i'm perfectly aware of that, i was just putting the numbers/dollar amounts in perspective...

[Zynx]

6. There's actually a great deal of stimulus that gets lumped into the categories that

a lot of people on this board dismiss.

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

8. Love it PS, keep it coming,

and thanks!

:patriot:

[Ocracoker16]

10. I am really glad to hear that

Thanks for posting about this. I think it is very important. However, I don't think that the MSM will do much to cover this so it is great that you posted.

[Fire1]

11. Outstanding! n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

12. That's great!

[HopeOverFear]

13. Awesome!

[grantcart]

14. kick

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

15. I work for HUD and I love Shaun Donovan! He is all about the business!!! n/t

[firedupdem]

16. Excellent Info! Rec'd n/t