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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.

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.

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, 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.

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, 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

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, 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.

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

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,