Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) announced today that the fifth congressional district of Michigan would receive $424,561 and share part of $2.84 million to fund local housing and service programs that provide assistance to the homeless.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded these funds to public and private nonprofit organizations across Michigan that are committed to helping the homeless become independent and self-sufficient.

“In order to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, we must provide immediate access to housing and support services to every homeless individual,” said Kildee.  “This funding will enable public and private nonprofit organizations to provide homeless individuals with critical assistance that will enable them to avoid a life on the streets.”

Supportive Housing Program

·       $1,553,731 to Michigan Family Independence Agency

            (Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)

Support Housing Program Renewal

·       $88,558 to Metro Housing Partnerships (5^th District)            

·       $163,539 to Saginaw Housing Commission (5^th District)

·       $106,488 to Bay Area Women’s Center (Districts 1 & 5)

·       $239,014 to Human Development Commission (Districts 5 & 10)

·       $50,272 to Metro Housing Partnerships (Districts 5, 8, 9)

·       $711,066 to Saginaw Housing Commission (Districts 4 & 5)

Shelter Plus Care Renewal

·       $166,464 to Michigan Department of Community Health (5^th District)

·       $102,264 to Michigan Department of Community Health (Districts 4 & 5)

·       $80,640 to Saginaw Housing Commission (Districts 4 & 5)

The Continuum of Care grants will provide funding for the Supportive Housing Program and the Shelter Plus Care Program.  The objective of the Supportive Housing Program is to help homeless individuals transition from homelessness to a permanent and stable living situation.  The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance for hard-to-reach homeless people with disabilities.