Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: New Mexico Communities to Benefit from HUD Grant

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman reported today that five New Mexico housing agencies have been awarded a total of $250,435 in grant funding though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Funding was awarded under HUD’s Family Self Sufficiency Program, which helps individuals and families receiving public housing assistance achieve economic independence.  Specifically, funding will be used to hire a program coordinator who assists families in developing a comprehensive program of education, training, and family support with the goal of obtaining employment that pays a living wage.  

• Clovis Housing & Redevelopment Agency, Inc        $42,436
• Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority                             $54,280
• Santa Fe County Housing Authority                          $53,339
• Taos County Housing Authority                                $47,380
• Truth or Consequences Housing Authority                $53,000

“Transition out of public housing can be an overwhelming and frightening process, especially in these uncertain times.  This funding will help New Mexicans become economically independent,” Bingaman said.