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Rahall Announces Funding for Veterans Supportive Housing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Thursday announced two southern West Virginia housing programs will receive grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans.

Norfolk Helps Homeless, Residents Beat the Heat

July 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Human Services is opening its lobby at 741 Monticello Ave. today to homeless individuals and others in need of relief in response to the Extreme Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service for the Hampton Roads region. In addition, all branches of the Norfolk Public Library will have their lobbies available to any citizens who need to get out of the heat.

City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Homeless Consortium Announce Reduction in Homelessness

NORFOLK, VA - March 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Norfolk is pleased to announce that homelessness in Norfolk has decreased by 4% from January 2010 to January 2011. Mayor Paul D. Fraim states, "I am quite pleased that in two of the most difficult economic years, our community has worked together to continue to end homelessness. We know that we still have much work to do and that there are still many in our community in need of our assistance to put homelessness or the threat of losing their housing behind them." Overall, 536 persons were identified as being homeless during the 24-hour, 2011 Point-in-Time count. This compares to 556 counted in January 2010 which also showed a 4% decrease from the previous count in 2009.

Arlington County Board Adds Preventing/Ending Homelessness, Sustainable Development as Affordable Housing Goals

ARLINGTON, VA - March 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Arlington County Board today voted to revise the County’s affordable housing goals and targets, adding the prevention/ending of homelessness and sustainable development as goals and adopting targets to meet those goals.

Rep. Connolly Says House GOP Turned Its Back on Veterans By Eliminating Funding for...

February 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Gerry Connolly said he is outraged that the House Republican budget cuts passed at 5 am Saturday morning includes the termination of a small but critical program that addresses the urgent nature of homelessness among America’s veterans. Connolly joined other House Democrats and several Republican Congressmen in voting against the House GOP’s Continuing Resolution that makes massive cuts in funding for the federal government until September 30, 2011.

Norfolk Sponsors Project Homeless Connect

Norfolk, VA - January 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Norfolk will sponsor its tenth Project Homeless Connect, a one-day, mega service event where homeless adults, especially those staying on the streets, can connect to vital resources and services, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 8:30 am at the Scope Exhibition Hall. Mayor Paul D. Fraim will address the volunteers and provider organizations at 8 am

Home Heating Fuel Assistance Available beginning January 3

NORFOLK, VA - January 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Beginning Monday, January 3, families and individuals who are imminent danger of losing their primary source of heat or have no heat at all may be eligible for further assistance with their heating costs through the Crisis Assistance Program.

Arlington Receives $540,000 in HUD Housing Subsidies

Arlington, VA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington has been awarded $540,000 in federal funding to help families keep their children from entering foster care because of housing problems.

Loudoun County Recognized for Model Homeless Services Program

Leesburg, VA - August 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County is a recipient of a 2010 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).

Governor McDonnell Announces Administration Effort to Reduce Homelessness and Expand Affordable Housing in Commonwealth

RICHMOND, VA - April 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bob McDonnell today announced a major initiative by his Administration aimed at reducing homelessness and expanding affordable housing in the Commonwealth. While touring the Better Housing Coalition's Lincoln Mews apartments this morning,

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Arlington County Board Approves Redevelopment of Former Bob Peck Site

Ballston project incorporates office buildings, affordable housing, ground-floor retail, townhouses ARLINGTON, Va.– The Arlington County Board today approved a mixed-use project for the last unplanned...

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The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Merchant’s...

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Merchant’s Tire property located at 215 Hillcrest Parkway in Chesapeake, Virginia for $3,150,000