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Cohen Announces More Than $4.3 Million in Funding to Help End Homelessness in Memphis

Press Release

Date: April 15, 2014
Location: Memphis, TN
Issues: Housing and Property

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that $4,368,290 in federal funds has been awarded to the City of Memphis and 13 local non-profit organizations to help end homelessness in the Ninth District. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care program, which is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.

"This funding will help local communities and organizations work to reduce--and eventually eliminate--homelessness in Memphis," said Congressman Cohen.

HUD's Continuum of Care program provides funding to help non-profits, State, and local governments quickly rehouse homeless individuals and their families while minimizing trauma and dislocation. The program also aims to promote self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.


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