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