Congresswoman Bourdeaux Applauds Funding for GA 7 Community Projects in House Appropriations Bills
Statement
Today, Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) applauded the inclusion of 15 of her community funding projects in FY23 appropriations bills. Included are $13 million in funding for critical programs throughout Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Earlier this year, Rep. Bourdeaux submitted 15 funding requests for important community projects in Georgia's 7th District to the House Appropriations Committee. These projects will be included in the FY2023 appropriations bills to be considered by the House of Representatives later this year, after moving through the committee process in the coming weeks.
"I am so glad to see my community projects included in this year's appropriations bills," said Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux. "I selected 15 projects, each of which fills a critical need for our community. Gwinnett and Forsyth counties are growing so fast that often critical social services and infrastructure have not had time to catch up. These projects invest in key services and key parts of our community that will help our families thrive."
Last year, Rep. Bourdeaux submitted 10 funding requests for important community projects in Georgia's 7th District to the House Appropriations Committee. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 included funding for all 10 of her community projects totaling more than $5 million in new funding for Gwinnett and Forsyth Counties.
This year, Congresswoman Bourdeaux requested $13 million for 15 projects from across Georgia's 7th Congressional District. Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Member of Congress can select up to 15 projects in their community for FY23.
The Congresswoman and her staff spent over a month meeting with local stakeholders and organizations. Projects were selected based on their ability to provide a service of key needs in the community, their likelihood of being selected, and their benefit to Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Congresswoman Bourdeaux's FY2023 Community Project Funding Requests:
Project Name: Hooper-Renwick Memorial Library Opening Day and African American Heritage Collection Acquisition
Requested Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Gwinnett Public Library Foundation
Intended Recipient Address: 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Explanation of the Request: $500,000 will go towards acquiring print and nonprint materials to launch a Special Collection focused on African American heritage.
Project Name: Helping Mamas' Community Support
Requested Amount: $195,475
Intended Recipient: Helping Mamas, Inc.
Intended Recipient Address: 4487 Park Drive, Suite A1, Norcross, GA 30093
Explanation of the Request: This funding will support the distribution of diapers, period products, and car seats to parents and children across the district and ease some financial burdens for in-need families.
Project Name: 24/7 Victim Services and Mosaic Resilience Center
Requested Amount: $1,027,200
Intended Recipient: Mosaic Georgia
Intended Recipient Address: 3505 Duluth Park Lane Building 200, Duluth GA 30096
Explanation of the Request: This funding will provide direct crisis intervention for victims of sexual and domestic violence, victim advocacy and education, forensic medical care, and mental health and therapy services for youth and adults who experience domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking.
Project Name: Center for Family and Emotional Support
Requested Amount: $462,000
Intended Recipient: Ser Familia
Intended Recipient Address: 1000 Cobb Place Blvd, Suite 170 Kennesaw, GA 30144
Explanation of the Request: Ser Familia's funding will enhance and staff a culturally competent services center to empower and set-up Latino children and families for long-term success and increase access to in-language wrap-around services.
Project Name: View Point Health Crisis Walk-in Center
Requested Amount: $900,000
Intended Recipient: View Point Health
Intended Recipient Address: 175 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Explanation of the Request: $900,000 will support the construction and build-out of View Point Health's Crisis Walk-in Center (CWC) to offer a full spectrum of mental health care to the community and expand services and access after hours and on weekends.
Project Name: Proactive Veteran Intervention Recovery Program
Requested Amount: $1,280,000
Intended Recipient: AboutFace-USA
Intended Recipient Address: 4920 Atlanta Hwy Ste 403, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Explanation of the Request: This funding will support AboutFace-USA's comprehensive veteran care and support services as well as expand Project GROW (Gardening, Rehabilitation, Outreach, and Wellness) which helps veterans develop workplace and behavioral health skills.
Project Name: CPACS Women's Center
Requested Amount: $300,000
Intended Recipient: Center for Pan Asian Community Services
Intended Recipient Address: 3510 Shallowford Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30341
Explanation of the Request: CPACS's funding will support victims of domestic violence and reduce health inequities by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate victim safety and mental health services for immigrant women in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Project Name: Academic Enrichment and Targeted Tutoring
Requested Amount: $400,861
Intended Recipient: Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Intended Recipient Address: 2880 Dresden Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341
Explanation of the Request: The Boys & Girls Club will address learning loss and strengthen children's foundation for learning through expanded and enhanced tutoring options.
Project Name: Route 25 Bus Shelters
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Gwinnett County Department of Transportation
Intended Recipient Address: 620 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Explanation of the Request: $2,000,000 will fund Gwinnett Transit Route 25 bus shelter construction to provide safe, protective waiting areas for riders all along the route.
Project Name: Water Distribution Main Replacement
Requested Amount: $2,988,000
Intended Recipient: Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources
Intended Recipient Address: 684 Winder Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Explanation of the Request: This funding will replace and upgrade 2.5 miles of aged water distribution mains that are experiencing excessive breaks and chronic service issues.
Project Name: Transportation for Low-Income Corners Students
Requested Amount: $250,000
Intended Recipient: Corners Outreach
Intended Recipient Address: 2 Sun Court NW, Suite 220, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
Explanation of the Request: This funding will support the purchase of passenger vans to transport students to and from Corners Academy after school and summer programming.
Project Name: Latino Workforce Development Initiative
Requested Amount: $300,000
Intended Recipient: Latin American Association
Intended Recipient Address: 2750 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Explanation of the Request: This initiative will prepare Latinos in Gwinnett County for workforce entry by providing employment training, support, and vocational classes to help individuals advance in their careers while addressing labor shortages.
Project Name: Employment Training and Community Inclusion
Requested Amount: $612,320
Intended Recipient: Creative Enterprises, Inc.
Intended Recipient Address: 701 Hi Hope Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Explanation of the Request: Funding will expand Creative Enterprises' employment workshops to help with job development, placement, job training, and any related vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
Project Name: Teacher Candidate Residency Program
Requested Amount: $399,952.44
Intended Recipient: University of North Georgia -- Cumming's College of Education
Intended Recipient Address: 82 College Circle Dahlonega, GA 30597
Explanation of the Request: With expanded mentoring and workshop programs for senior interns, funding will create a pipeline of teachers to fill labor gaps, save money, and support candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Project Name: Buford Suwanee Microtransit Service
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Gwinnett County Department of Transportation
Intended Recipient Address: 620 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Explanation of the Request: These funds will address transit deserts in northern Gwinnett County and create a new service to carry customers upon request within a flex route service area.
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