For the Cumberland Times-News Cumberland Times-News
CUMBERLAND — Programs in Allegany and Garrett counties that provide emergency shelter will benefit from grant money awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the state of Maryland.
Gov. Martin O’Malley announced the award of more than $578,000 to 48 programs across the state.
Locally, the Family Crisis Resource Center will receive $9,020 and the Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission is the recipient of $30,030.
The Garrett County Community Action Committee will receive $23,000.
The grants are awarded to the county commissioners to distribute to the agencies.
Emergency solutions grants help local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations provide emergency and transitional housing services for homeless individuals and families in 21 Maryland jurisdictions. Last year, the agencies funded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development helped 7,389 individuals. In addition to emergency shelter, the grants help fund support services to help individuals and families find long-term affordable housing solutions — a key component of the governor’s plan to end homelessness by 2015.
“These grants support a broad range of housing and services — from street outreach and safe havens for those with serious health conditions and mental illness to transitional and permanent homes that families need to start rebuilding their lives,” said DHCD Secretary Raymond Skinner.
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