Federal Money to Philly Calcutta House

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HIV/AIDS are being awarded $8 million in grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These grants will help hundreds of persons and their families struggling to find a stable home as they receive the services they need to manage their illnesses.

The funding announced today is offered through HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) and will renew HUD's support of seven projects in Alabama, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania (see attached project descriptions). Later this year, HUD will award an additional $22.6 million in renewal grants to other existing HIV/AIDS housing programs with expiring grants.

"These programs are on the front lines of saving lives and preventing homelessness," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. "We know that a stable home is so important to staying healthy for these individuals. By working closely with our local partners, we are offering real hope for those who might otherwise face a life on the streets."

HUD is awarding grants to the following local projects:

State Grantee Name City Grant Amount

Alabama AIDS Alabama, Inc. Birmingham $ 937,228.00
Hawaii Maui AIDS Foundation Wailuku $ 1,381,163.00
Maine Frannie Peabody Center Portland $ 1,053,524.00
Michigan City of Detroit, Health
Department Detroit $ 1,348,680.00
New Hampshire City of Nashua, Div. of
Public Health and
Community Services Nashua $ 1,430,000.00
New York Bailey House, Inc. New York $ 1,043,465.00
Pennsylvania Calcutta House Philadelphia $ 819,748.00
Total $ 8,013,808.00