Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is releasing funding he secured to help provide homes to Navajo families in need.  Bingaman secured the funding in a fiscal year 2009 spending bill.

The Southwest Indian Foundation will receive $950,000 for its Operation Footprint Program, which constructs and places new homes for Navajo families.  Funding will help provide building materials, equipment maintenance and cover administrative costs associated with the program.

"Operation Footprint brings together military personnel, students, and community volunteers to help give Navajo families a place to call home.  This funding will go a long way in helping them continue this important program," Bingaman said.