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HUD Archives: News Releases
| HUD No. 98-627 |
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| Or contact your local HUD office | November 23, 1998 |
CUOMO AWARDS $33.1 MILLION IN HUD AID TO TRAIN YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS TO BUILD NEW HOUSING AND NEW LIVESO
WASHINGTON - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo today announced $33.1 million in grants to local governments, housing authorities and non-profit groups to train nearly 2,300 high school dropouts to build and renovate low-income housing and to support themselves as construction workers.
The 69 grant recipients under the Youthbuild Program will give the young people on-the-job training through building and renovating over 850 units of affordable housing for homeless people and other low-income families in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
"This program helps high school dropouts build new housing for families in need, while building new careers and new lives for themselves," Cuomo said. "With the construction and academic skills they learn in Youthbuild, young people can work their way out of poverty and support themselves for a lifetime."
Youthbuild participants - ranging in age from 16 to 24 - would have a hard time finding good jobs without the program, because of their lack of high school diplomas and job skills. Youthbuild helps the young people get general equivalency high school diplomas and provides social services and training in leadership skills, in addition to training as construction workers.
The new investment in Youthbuild will attract other investment from outside HUD of $34 million in cash and in-kind resources supporting Youthbuild programs around the nation.
More than $170 million in grants have been made under Youthbuild since it began in 1993, enabling over 7,800 young people to take part in building or rehabilitating more than 3,650 houses and apartment units in their communities.
A total of 217 cities, states, non-profit groups and housing authorities and other eligible applicants around the country competed for the 69 new grants.
YOUTHBUILD 1998 GRANT RECIPIENTS
ALABAMA
The Birmingham Enterprise Community, Inc., will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two new single family homes. The houses are located within the Enterprise Community, on city-donated lots. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,862,623 in support of this program. Key participants include: Neighborhood Services Inc., Birmingham Enterprise Community Program, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, Office of the Mayor, Lawson State Community College, Birmingham Schools, The Birmingham Urban League, Aletheia House, and Division of Youth Services.
ARIZONA
The City of Phoenix will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 32 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate three single family homes within the Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $613,020 in support of this program. Joint partners include: The City of Phoenix Human Services Department, Arizona Call-A-Teen, Metro Tech Vocational Institute of Phoenix, and Labor's Community Agency.
The Town of Guadalupe will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $349,880. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build 10 new homes for low-income families. In-kind leveraging resources total $73,950 in support of this program. Key participants include: Centro De Amistad, Guadalupe High School, South Mountain Community College, Guadalupe Learning Center, Peer Foundation, Arizona Department of Economic Security, and The State Commission for National Service.
CALIFORNIA
The Century Center for Economic Opportunity (CCEO) in Gardena will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 40 participants will learn on-site construction skills by working to build 22 new single-family homes for very low-income families in the Watts-Firestone area located in the South Central Los Angeles Empowerment Zone. In-kind leveraging resources total $732,880 in support of this program.
The Community Services And Employment Training in Visalia will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $693,981. The 56 participants will be learning on-site construction training by working to build eight homes for homeownership for low-income families. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $134,297 in support of this program. Key partners include: City of Tulare, Tulare Redevelopment Agency, Tulare Adult School, Tulare County Private Industry Council and College of Sequoias.
The Excelsior Education Center in Victorville will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. Two groups of 15 participants, will alternate between classroom and on-site work activities. The participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate one house and several rental units at the Northgate Village Apartments. In-kind leveraging resources total $107,210 in support of this program. Key participant is: Victor Valley Community College.
The Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc. in San Bernardino will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 40 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build five single-family homes. In-kind leveraging resources total $644,657 in support of this program. Key participants include: Los Padrinos Youth Services of Southern California, Inc., County of San Bernardino Jobs and Employment Services Department and Associated Builders and Contractors.
The Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment in Los Angeles will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 40 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build and rehabilitate a total of 85 homes located within the Los Angeles Empowerment Zone. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $286,679 in support of this program. Key partner: Search To Involve Filipino Americans, Inc.
The Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity in Santa Rosa will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 50 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build three new homes for low-income families. The cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $689,600 in support of this program. Key participants include: Sonoma County Private Industry Council, California Employment Development Department, Sonoma County Welfare to Work, Lewis Adult School, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma County Child Care Council.
The Venice Community Housing Corporation in Venice will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 17 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build a 20 unit, residential rental structure in the Pico neighborhood of Santa Monica. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $361,220 in support of this program. Key participants include: The Venice Skills Center, Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services, The City of Santa Monica, Bank of America, and The Venice Community Housing Corporation.
CONNECTICUT
The Co-Opportunity, Inc. in Hartford will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 40 participants will learn on-site construction skills by working to build four new units in two duplexes. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,333,329 in support of this program. Key partners include: Hartford Housing Authority, the Capitol Region Education Council, The Coalition to Strengthen the Sheldon/Charter Oak Neighborhood, Community Health Services, State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Arch Training Center, Inc. in Washington, DC will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,753. The 30 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two handicapped accessible homes and rehabilitate two four unit buildings. The homes are located within the District of Columbia's Enterprise Community, with cash and in-kind leveraging resources totaling $325,123 in support of this program. Key participants include: Bolling View Corporation, Covenant House Washington, Custom Perfect Renovations, and Alliance of Concerned Men.
The Latin American Youth Center in Washington, DC will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,292. The 25 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a 21 unit senior citizen apartment building for low-income individuals. The program is located within the District of Columbia's Enterprise Community. The cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,114,900 in support of this program. Key partners include: District of Columbia Public Housing Authority and The Development Corporation of Columbia Heights.
Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. in Washington, DC will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $349,159. The 18 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to construct 34 new town homes. The location of these homes will be in the Anacostia Enterprise Community. Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. is supported by cash and in-kind resources totaling $122,532 in support of this program. Major partners include: DC Habitat for Humanity, The City of Lights School and The Enhancement Group, Inc.
FLORIDA
The City of Jacksonville will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 50 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build ten new single-family homes for low-income residents. The in-kind leveraging resources total $257,423 in support of this program. Key participants include: Holmes Lumber Company, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, Inc., Northeast Florida Builders Association, Montgomery Correctional Center, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
The Gainesville Housing Authority in Gainesville will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 18 participants will learn on-site construction training by working to build 91 housing units for low-income residents. The in-kind leveraging resources total $74,920 in support of this program. Key partners: City of Gainesville Housing Division and Creative Choice Homes.
ILLINOIS
The Youthbuild McLean County in Bloomington will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 40 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build a single family home and rehabilitate 10 apartment units in the John Kane Homes Housing Project. The in-kind and cash leveraging resources total $253,024 in support of this program. Key participants include: Regional Office of Education, Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington and the City of Bloomington Community Development Division.
LOUISIANA
The Louisiana Technical College-Tallulah in Tallulah will receive a Youthbuild Grant in the amount of $450,000. The 36 participants will receive academic education, leadership skills and on-site construction skills by working to build two new single family homes in the Tallulah Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,471,770 in support of this program which is located in the Tallulah, Madison Parish and Macon Ridge Enterprise Communities. Major partners include: Private Industry SDA83, Northeast Louisiana University, and Louisiana Tech University's School of Architecture and School of Education.
MAINE
The Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council in Portland will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 66 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a three unit building. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $902,704 in support of this program. Key participants include: Maine Department of Labor, Greater Portland Episcopal Partnership, United Way, and the City of Portland.
MARYLAND
The Southern Area Youth Services, Inc. in Suitland will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a house provided by Housing Initiatives Partnership, Inc. Cash leveraging resources total $168,000 in support of this program. Key partner is: ARCH Training Center, Inc.
MASSACHUSETTS
The Massachusetts Job Training, Inc. in Worchester will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $317,026. The 14 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate one house that will be reserved for a first-time, low income qualifier. In-kind leveraging resources total $73,418 in support of this program. Key participants include: The Oak Hill Community Development Corporation and The Friendly House Neighborhood Center.
The Nueva Esperanza, Inc. in Holyoke will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build 10 three bedroom units for homeownership. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $129,875 in support of this program. Key participants include: Holyoke Housing Authority, Holyoke Community Land Trust, Puerto Rican Cultural Center, and Holyoke Community College.
The Old Colony Y Services Corporation in Brockton will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 18 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to construct a duplex building with two 3-bedroom units for low-income families. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,384,500 in support of this program. Key partners include: The Brockton Housing Authority, The City of Brockton, The Mayor's Office, The Brockton Area Private Industry Council, Inc., Massasoit Community College, and The Brockton Neighborhood Health Center.
The People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc. in New Bedford will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build one new and rehabilitate one existing home. The homes will be reserved for first time, low- income qualifiers. The cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $521,434 to support this program. Key participants include: The Polaroid Fund, Home Depot, United Way of Greater New Bedford, Massachusetts Service Alliance, Head Start, AmeriCorps, The Department of Transitional Assistance, and The Bristol District Attorney.
The Youthbuild Boston, Inc. in Roxbury will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 70 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a triple-decker, three family residence within an Enterprise Community. The cash leveraging resources total $415,000 in support of this program.
MICHIGAN
Washtenaw County will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build a single family house. The in-kind leveraging resources total $256,900 in support of this program. Key participant is: Summit Human Care.
The Neighborhood Information & Sharing Exchange in Benton Harbor will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a 94 unit Benton Harbor public housing and one single-family home located on Pavone and Chestnut Streets. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $934,340 in support of this program. Key participants include: Benton Harbor Housing Commission, Habitat for Humanity, Chamber of Commerce, Conerstone Partnership for Lifelong Learning, Superior Construction, Cornerstone Economic Development Corp. Michigan Works, Old Kent Bank, Public Health Department, Berrien County Court, Employment and Resource Center and the City of Benton Harbor.
The Oakland Livingston Human Service in Pontiac will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a two bedroom single family home. Key participant is: New Directions Institute.
MISSOURI
The Youth Education and Health in Soulard, St. Louis will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 50 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two single-family homes and engaging in the rehabilitation of two other single-family homes. The houses are to be located within the boundaries of the designated Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $895,512 in support of this program. Key participants include: YouthBuild USA/Americorps, Missouri Department of Conservation, Department of Labor, St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, and St. Louis Office of Youth Development.
MONTANA
The Human Resource Development Council of District IX, Inc. in Bozeman will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,843. The 22 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build four townhouses and one single-family home. The program will be located in Gallatin and rural Park County, Montana. The organization has leveraged a total of $195,445 in cash and in-kind resources. Key participants include: Montana Conservation Corps, Montana Contractor's Association, Child Care Connections, Montana State University, Park High School, Livingston Job Service, Southwest Chemical Dependency, Bozeman Adult Community Education, Neil Bricco, Licensed Counselor.
NEBRASKA
The Chadron Community Development Corp. in Chadron will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $290,575. The 10 participants will receive on-site construction training by working to rehabilitate one duplex house and construct a new single-family home. The duplex, a vacant church will be converted into two units. One 3-bedroom/one bath unit and a 4-bedroom/2 bath unit. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $15,000 in support of this program. Key partners include: Nebraska's Employment First, JTPA and Vocational Rehabilitation.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Odyssey House, Inc. in Hampton will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,665. The 12 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate two public housing units. Key participants include: Dover Housing Authority and Dover Adult Learning Center.
NEW JERSEY
The Atlantic City Youthbuild in Atlantic City will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 32 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to construct three new homes for low-income families. The in-kind leveraging resources total $1,137,930 in support of this program. Key participants include: Showboat Casino-Hotel Atlantic City, Institute for Human Development, Collaborative Education/Health Consultants, Inc., CII Atlantic Industrial Hardware, and City of Atlantic City Department of Health & Human Services.
The Paterson Coalition for Housing, Inc. in Passaic will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,535. The 33 participants will learn on-site construction by working to rehabilitate a three story factory building into 34 units of low-income housing. In-kind leveraging resources total $392,894 to support this program. Key partner is: New Jersey Youth Corps.
The New Jersey Community Development Corporation in Paterson will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $349,990. The 20 participants will receive academic education, leadership skills, and on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate an industrial building into 10 rental units to house low and very low-income persons. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $87,200 in support of the this program. Major partner is: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
The Isles, Inc. in Trenton will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 75 participants will undertake complete construction of at least three homes which will be sold to low- and very low-income families. Cash and in-kind resources total $373,480 in support of this program. Key participants are: The City of Trenton, Division of Economic Opportunity, Division of Family Development and Monument Crossing.
NEW MEXICO
The Youthbuild New Mexico Coalition, Inc. in Albuquerque will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $349,996. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two new homes and renovate one single-family home. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $303,372 in support of this program which is located within an Enterprise Community. Key partners are: YB Albuquerque Bernalillo Program, City of Albuquerque, Neighborhood Housing Services, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, and Youth Enterprise Systems.
NEW YORK
The New York Housing Authority in New York City will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $698,160. The 80 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate 20 apartment buildings with a total of 1523 units. The program will provide a comprehensive and integrated effort to increase the academic, leadership, and vocational skill level of trainees. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $647,540 in support of this program. Key partners: The New York City Board of Education and Non-traditional Employment for Women.
Youth Action Programs and Homes, Inc. in New York City will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 55 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate 10 units of rental housing. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $663,897 in support of this program. Key participants include: NYC Board of Education, Convenant House, Youthbuild USA/AmeriCorp and Hope Community, Inc.
The Urban League of Rochester in Rochester will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two single-family homes located within the boundaries of the Rochester Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $139,700 in support of this program. Key participants include: Rochester City School District and Department of Social Services.
NORTH CAROLINA
UDI Community Development Corporation in Durham will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 25 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two single-family homes to be sold to low-income families located in the broader east central Durham area. In-kind leveraging resources total $996,700 in support of this program. Major partners include: UDI/Community Development Corporation, City of Durham Department of Economic and Employment Development, and Construction Education and Development, Inc.
River City Community Development Corporation in Elizabeth City will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build a new single-family home to be sold to a low-income resident. In-kind leveraging resources total $582,865 in support of this program. Key participants include: Camden County Department of Social Services, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, and Elizabeth City State University.
The Housing Authority of the City of High Point will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $408,255. The 30 participants will receive academic as well as job training, leadership skills and on-site construction training by working to build 20 single-family homes for low-income persons. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $297,573 in support of this program. Major partners include: Guilford Technical Community College, Old North State Council of Boy Scouts of America, High Point Chamber of Commerce and Communities in Schools.
OHIO
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build 10 new single-family homes for low-income families within the Enterprise Community. The amount of in-kind leveraging resources total $10,000 in support of this program. Key partners include: The United Labor Agency, The Urban League of Greater Cleveland and Famicos Foundation.
Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS), Inc. in Dayton will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 40 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate an eight-unit apartment building. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $2,144,558 in support of this program. Key contributors: Dayton Public Schools and AmeriCorps.
The Community Action Commission of Fayette County will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to construct 30 new single family homes. The homes are located within the Village Green subdivision in Bloomingburg, Ohio. Total cash and in-kind resources are $303,280 in support of this program. The participants will participate in construction of eight of these units. The major partners are the Private Industry Council and the JOG program.
The Private Industry Council of Trumbull County in Niles will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $342,172. The 20 participants will be learning classroom education, leadership development along with on-site construction training to rehabilitate two houses for low income families. The in-kind and cash leveraging resources total $281,170 in support of this program. Key participants include: The Private Industry Council of Trumbull County and Sunshine, Inc.
OKLAHOMA
The Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will receive on-site construction training by working to rehabilitate ten single family homes. In-kind leveraging resources total $252,963 in support of this program. Key participants include: IndEx, Inc., and the Economic Development Division of Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce.
OREGON
The City of Portland will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 40 participants will receive on-site construction skills by working to build two single family homes and a five unit residential rental for disabled adults, located in the Portland Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $611,711 in support of this program. Major partners include: City of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development and Portland Youthbuilders, Inc.
PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia Youth for Change Charter School in Philadelphia will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 195 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate 11 single-family row houses located within Philadelphia's Empowerment Zone. Cash leveraging resources total $2,459,483 to support this program. Key partners include: Universal Community Homes and Eighteenth Street Development Corporation.
The Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to convert 66 Housing Authority efficiency units in the Kelly Street twelve story High Rise into 33 one-bedroom handicap accessible units. In-kind leveraging resources total $33,496 in support of this program. Key participants include: Goodwill Industries, District Council, The Painters District Council, and The Construction General Laborers Local Union No. 373.
Youthbuild Pittsburgh, Inc. in Pittsburgh will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 32 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate two housing units for low-income families. The homes are located within the Homewood Brushton and the East End areas of the City of Pittsburgh's Empowerment Zone. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $274, 167 in support of this program. Major partner is: The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh's Department of Housing.
Crispus Attucks Community Development Corporation in York will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $695,526. The 51 participants will receive on-site construction training by working to rehabilitate a two story, single-family vacant home. In-kind leveraging resources total $695,974 in support of this program.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Telamon Corporation in Columbia will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $347,575. The 20 participants will learn on-site construction by working to rehabilitate five single-family homes in the Williamsburg/Lake City Enterprise Community. In-kind leveraging resources total $57,749 in support of this program. Key partners include: Hearth Corporation, State Department of Social Services, and The County School District.
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Technology Center in Memphis will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $699,428. The 36 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate three historic homes and six new housing units within the Enterprise Community of Memphis. In-kind leveraging resources total $50,025 in support of this program. Joint applicant is: City of Memphis, Division of Housing and Community Development.
TEXAS
The American Institute for Learning in Austin will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $700,000. The 56 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to construct eight new homes for low-income residents in East Austin, Texas. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $907,936 in support of this program. Key participants include: American Institute for Learning Charter School, and Texas Commission on Alcohol.
The Community Development Corporation of Brownsville will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 30 participants will gut and rehabilitate two existing structures and construct four new energy efficient homes. All homes will be reserved for low-income qualifiers. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $749,869 to support this program. Key participants include: The Brownsville Adult Literacy Center, Cameron Works Inc., Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Planned Parenthood, and The International Bank of Commerce.
Gulf Coast Trades Center in New Waverly will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $448,690. The 20 participants will receive academic education, leadership training and on-site construction skills by working to build three single family homes for low-income families. In-kind leveraging resources total $651,200 in support of this program. Major partners include: Department of Housing & Community Affairs, American Institute for Learning, County Juvenile Probation Department, Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Programs, Children's Protective Services, and Texas Youth Commission.
Harlingen Community Development Corporation in Harlingen will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $350,000. The 20 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build four new single family homes. In-kind leveraging resources total $12,350 in support of this program. Participating partners include: The Texas State Technical College, Cameron County Workforce Center in Harlingen, The City Harlingen Community Development Department, and The City of Harlingen Youth Services.
Harris County will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 25 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a 100 unit building. In-kind leveraging resources total $542,700 in support of this program. Key partners include: Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Harris County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority, and Harris County Community Development Agency.
VERMONT
King Street Youth Center in Burlington will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 28 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate a six unit transitional housing designed for low-income mothers who need housing during pregnancy and early stages of parenting. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $425,655 in support of this program which is located in the Old North End Enterprise Community. Major partners include: Burlington Public Schools, Burlington Community Land Trust, City of Burlington, The King Street Youth Center Board of Directors, Spectrum Youth and Family Services and Step Up for Women.
VIRGINIA
Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Waynesboro will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $349,947. The 14 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two new, three bedroom, single family homes. Cash and In-kind leveraging resources total $50,059 to support this program. Key participants include: Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity, The Education & Training Corporation, The Building Blocks Learning Center, and The Waynesboro Office on Youth.
WASHINGTON
Yakima Valley O.I.C. in Yakima will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 20 participants will receive academic education, leadership skills, and on-site construction training by working to build four housing units in the Castlevale Manor subdivision housing area for low and very low-income residents. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $1,237,476 in support of this program which is located in the Enterprise Community of Yakima County. Major partners include: Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Union Gospel Mission, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Project Rise, and Urban/Rural School to Work Transition Life Skills Training Program.
WEST VIRGINIA
The Randolph County Housing Authority in Elkins will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $450,000. The 12 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build four new single family three-bedroom housing units. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $901,906 in support of this program. Key participants include: YouthBuild North Central U.S.A.'s Department of Labor Welfare-to-Work, Americorps, Youth Health Services, and West Virginia Development Office, and Department of Health and Human Services.
The Southern Appalachian Labor School in Kincaid will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,653. The 18 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two new, two- three-bedroom, single family homes. The homes will be located within the Enterprise Community on the site of existing Youthbuild home development and reserved for low income qualifiers. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $254,500 in support of this program. Key participants include: The Fayette County Schools, The West Virginia University Institute of Technology, and AmeriCorps.
The Human Resource Development & Employment, Inc. in Morgantown will receive a Youthbuild Implementation Grant of $449,893. The 28 participants will be learning on-site construction skills by working to build two new ranch-style homes to be sold to low-income families. The cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $80,340 in support of this program. Key partner: Housing Authority of the City of Morgantown.
WISCONSIN
Operation Fresh Start, Inc. in Madison will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $447,094. The 50 participants will be learning on-site construction by working to build 2 homes for homeownership. Cash leveraging resources total $718,876 in support of this program. Key partners include: Dane County Human Services and Madison Technical College.
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $449,983. The 14 participants will receive education, leadership development, and on-site construction skills by working to rehabilitate 2 duplex housing units for homeownership for low and very low-income persons in the Enterprise Community. In-kind leveraging resources total $156,900 in support of this program. Major partners include: The YWCA, The City's Institute for Young Adult Leadership and Entrepreneurship, The Milwaukee Area Technical College, The Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Development Corporation and The Department of City Development.
The Milwaukee Community Service Corps/Milwaukee Christian Center in Milwaukee will receive a Youthbuild Grant of $697,469. The 36 participants will receive academic education, leadership development, and on-site construction training by working on four properties which consist of a 10-unit multifamily rental building, a public housing development and 2 other properties for low-income persons in the north and south side of the Enterprise Community. Cash and in-kind leveraging resources total $105,112 in support of this program.
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