By: California Department of Housing and Community Development
SACRAMENTO October 14, 2009 – The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced that it has awarded funds to help chronically homeless people, domestic violence victims, and homeless families and individuals in 23 counties. Thirty-six awards totaling $6,524,201 from the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (FESG) Program will go to support homeless shelter assistance programs throughout the state.
Homeless programs in rural, northern, and southern California will share this year's FESG Awards based upon the following categories: applicant capability, need for funds, cost efficiency, impact and effectiveness of client housing/services, and efforts in serving homeless families and individuals, including the chronically homeless.
"These awards take us a great step closer to ending chronic homelessness in California. The FESG funds provide shelter and vital services to the individuals and families who need it most," said HCD Director Lynn L. Jacobs. "Everyone deserves a place to call home."
An estimated 1,500 homeless individuals and families will be served daily, through public and private non-profit agencies qualified to receive one or two-year FESG grants administered by HCD.
Editor's note: Hospitality House in Nevada County is a recipient of $200,000. Board member Karen Newell Young was exceedingly pleased by the organization's success in securing this grant on their first try: "Hospitality House is thrilled to receive these much-needed funds from the state. It shows that our state and federal government are putting a priority on addressing homelessness and that they view Hospitality House as an efficient and caring organization that can make a difference in the lives of the needy in our community. Everyone deserves to have shelter and the grant endorses that commitment."
For more information on Hospitality House or to donate, please visit their web site.
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