1999 HOPWA Competitive Grants

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Support and Long Term Care will receive a $520,448 grant in conjunction with the Merrimack Valley AIDS Project, the New Hampshire AIDS Foundation, and Manchester Neighborhood Housing The program will provide community-based housing and supportive services including case management, for low and very low income persons and families living with HIV/AIDS in the greater Manchester area. An estimated 90 persons with HIV/AIDS and 35 family members will receive assistance. An additional 75 will receive supportive services and information will be provided to landlords, housing providers and non-profits to help fight the stigma of AIDS and expand client access. Twenty-five units of rental housing will become available through this initiative. For information, contact: Phyllis Powell, 105 Pleasant Street, Rm. 117-C, Main Bldg., Concord, NH 03301; (603) 271-5059.

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