Washington – Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) announced today that $3,324,821 in federal funds has been awarded to the City of Saginaw for housing, homeless assistance and community development initiatives.

“Shelter isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. That is why we must do everything we can to help those in need find adequate housing,” Congressman Kildee said. “These funds will provide vital housing assistance for low-income families in Saginaw, and help us build a safer and more prosperous community.”

Specifically, these three grants have been awarded to the City of Saginaw:

• $2,556,090 from the Community Development Block Grants program, which seeks to provide decent housing and suitable living environments while expanding economic opportunities primarily for low and moderate-income people.

• $658,408 from the HOME program, which works to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing to low and very low-income families.

• $110,323 from the Emergency Shelter Grants program, which works to improve the quality and number of emergency homeless shelters.

These grants come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with funds appropriated by Congress.

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