HUD Region VI 04-42 Patricia Campbell (817) 978-5974/5965 |
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Release Friday August 20, 2004 |
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS FOR JICARILLA APACHE NATION IN NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE - The Jirarilla Apache Nation in New Mexico will receive $1,292,601 in federal assistance to promote affordable housing, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced today.
"These grants do so much good for so many people," Jackson said. "This money helps Native American communities
do the critical work of providing affordable housing and helping our most vulnerable neighbors."
needs of their communities.
HUD is the nation’s housing agency committed to increasing homeownership, particularly among minorities, creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans, supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development as well as
enforces the nation’s fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet.
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