Thompson Announces More than $1336,000 for Napa Housing Authority

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced $136,849 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants for the Napa Housing Authority. The funds come from HUD's Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

"These grants provide people with the skills and education they need to move up in the workforce," said Thompson. "Everyone who works hard, and plays by the rules should have the opportunity get a job and save for a home of their own. HUD's Family Self-Sufficiency Program helps families do just that, and I am a proud supporter of these important funds."

"The Housing Authority is very pleased to receive this grant as it provides much needed funding for two Family Self Sufficiency coordinators," said Lark Ferrell, Housing Manager for the City of Napa. "These coordinators work directly with approximately 80 participants to help them achieve their goals of self sufficiency."

Funded though HUD's Family Self- Sufficiency program, these grants allow public housing agencies to work with social service agencies, community colleges, businesses, and other local partners to help public housing residents and individuals participating in HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Program to increase their education or gain marketable skills that will enable them to obtain employment and advance in their current work.

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