Grant Awarded to Fund the Construction of New Homes for Individuals in Need MONROE, La., June 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Community Trust Bank are pleased to announce they have awarded a $120,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to the Rays of Sonshine, to help fund the construction of 12 new homes for very low-income residents. The Rays of Sonshine is building the homes as part of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization in a south Monroe, Louisiana, neighborhood. Rays of Sonshine is calling the project the Sonshine Community of Hope. The 12 new homes will provide permanent and permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless people, and very low-income individuals and families. |
Funding News Jesse White Awards Public Library Construction GrantsMurphysboro, Ill. — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY2012 Live and Learn Construction Grants to sixteen public libraries to help pay for essential capital improvements. “This important program helps public libraries pay for projects such as remodeling for handicapped accessibility, new heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and in some cases new construction or building additions,” White said. “I am pleased to be able to award these grants through the Illinois State Library to help maintain the infrastructure of our public libraries, and help them remain the best information resource available to citizens.” Read More > King William Association gives $82,247 in grantsThe King William Association has awarded a total of $82,247 in grants to neighborhood programs and organization in the South Side. The awards are funded by the annual King William Fair Fiesta event, and contribute to fine arts programs, neighborhood schools and youth in the community. Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/King-William-Association-gives-82-247-in-grants-4030100.php#ixzz2CDNzfMQ5 Read More >TESTIMONIALS |
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