Governor Kaine Announces More Than $11 million in Grants Through Homelessness and Rapid Re-Housing

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– Funds will provide homeless with housing relocation, stabilization, and financial assistance –

RICHMOND, VA – September 9, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced more than $11 million in grants through the Homelessness and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), authorized through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The HPRP program is designed to provide assistance and support to prevent homelessness or to quickly re-house and stabilize those who are currently homeless.

“These funds will serve as a safety net for individuals and families in the Commonwealth who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes,” Governor Kaine said. “By helping the homeless obtain housing and providing temporary financial assistance to prevent others from becoming homeless, we can help many Virginians overcome tough times.”

The HPRP program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD has provided funding directly to 13 entitlement communities in Virginia. Non-entitlement communities could apply for funding through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

“DHCD currently administers the state’s Homeless Intervention Program, which is similar to the HPRP in aiding families with temporary rental assistance or support services to help them avoid or overcome homelessness,” said DHCD Director Bill Shelton. “We expect the HPRP to be run similarly, however on a larger scale.”

Today’s announcement awards funding to 23 sub-grantees responsible for administering the HPRP program in localities throughout the Commonwealth. Funds should be available to sub-grantees by early October.

Eligible families must be at or below 50 percent of the area median income and must be either homeless or at-risk of losing their home, without appropriate subsequent housing options and without the financial resources and support networks available to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing. Additionally, families or individuals receiving assistance must be evaluated and recertified every three months.

“The funding is designed for families and individuals who would be homeless, but for this assistance,” Shelton said. “It is designed to serve as a true safety net.”

Individuals who are homeless or feel they may be at-risk of becoming homeless are advised to contact their local HPRP service provider directly to determine eligibility for services and schedule an initial consultation with a case manager.

A listing of organizations, their grant award and jurisdictions covered is below. However, all sub-grantees are required to provide services to eligible clients from any areas of the state.

Organization

Grant Award

Jurisdictions Covered

Council of Community Services

$363,631

Cities of Covington and Salem; Alleghany, Botetort, Craig and Roanoke Counties
Mercy House

$666,657

Cities of Harrisonburg and Charlottesville; Albemarle, Greene and Rockingham Counties
Virginia Supportive Housing

$848,473

Cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights; Dinwiddie, Prince George, Charles City, New Kent, Hanover, Goochland and Powhatan Counties
New River Community Action, Inc.

$363,631

City of Radford; Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties
Suffolk Department of Social Services

$515,144

City of Suffolk
Support to Eliminate Poverty, Inc. (STEP)

$545,447

Cities of Martinsville and Danville; Franklin, Patrick, Henry and Pittsylvania Counties
Loudoun County Department of Family Services

$363,631

Loudoun County
Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)

$666,657

Cities of Buena Vista, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro; Rockbridge, Bath, Highland and Augusta Counties
People Incorporated of Virginia

$363,631

City of Bristol; Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Washington Counties
Helping Overcome Poverty’s Existence, Inc. (HOPE)

$547,798

City of Galax, Marion and Wytheville; Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smythe and Wythe Counties
Arlington County

$363,631

Arlington County
Thurman Brisban

$727,262

City of Fredericksburg; Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties
Action in Community Through Service

$727,262

Cities of Manassas, Manassas Park and Woodbridge; Prince William County
Northern Shendoah Valley Regional Commission

$363,631

City of Winchester; Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah and Warren Counties
Reston Interfaith

$424,236

Cities of Falls Church, Fairfax and Alexandria; Fairfax County
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority

$363,631

Accomack and Northampton Counties
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

$727,262

Cities of Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg and Poquoson; York and James City Counties
Lynchburg Community Action Group

$363,631

Cities of Lynchburg and Bedford; Amherst, Appomatax, Bedford and Campbell Counties
Rural Areas Development Association, Inc. (RADA)

$341,726

City of Norton; Lee, Scott, Wise and Tazewell Counties
Isle of Wight County Department of Social Services

$363,631

City of Franklin; Isle of Wight and Southampton Counties
Improvement Association

$302,643

City of Emporia; Sussex, Surry and Greensville Counites
H.O.P.E. Community Services, Inc.

$363,631

Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward Counties
Community Touch

$363,631

Fauquier, Rappahannock, Orange, Madison and Culpeper Counties
TOTAL

$11,040,512

 

 

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Contact:

Hollie S. Cammarasana
Dep’t. of Housing and Community Development
804.371.7006
804.519.3540 (cell)

 

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