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Governor Cuomo Announces $20 Million to Support 160 Housing Units For Homeless Families And Individuals
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $19.6 million has been awarded for five homeless housing projects across New York State to support the creation of more than 160 units of housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.
The grants are provided by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance through its Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) to support projects in Broome, Onondaga, Suffolk and Westchester counties.
"All New Yorkers should have access to safe, stable and adequate housing," Governor Cuomo said. "These grants will help provide affordable housing to vulnerable New Yorkers, including veterans, those with mental illness, the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and homeless youth. These new housing units will help break the cycle of chronic homelessness and allow individuals and families here in New York build a foundation for a better future." Read more…
Governor Cuomo Announces That More Than 18,000 Teens Will Be Employed by Summer Jobs Program
Governor's NY Youth Works Initiative Provides $25 Million for Job Training and Summer Employment Programs for Underserved Youth
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the NY Youth Works Summer Employment Program will enable more than 18,000 teens to be employed across the state this summer.
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will distribute $25 million among all 57 counties and New York City to help bring underserved youth into the labor market, acquire skills and expand their aspirations and career goals. Read more…
Governor Cuomo Announces FreshConnect Grants to Help Provide Low-Income & Underserved Communities with NY Farm Products
34 Projects Feature Creative, Local Solutions to Improve Access to Fresh, Healthy Food - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced FreshConnect grants to 34 projects around the state that will increase access to New York farm products for residents in low-income and underserved areas.
"This is really a win-win situation for farmers and for families across the state as we try to provide more access and easier access to locally grown, fresh farm products," Governor Cuomo said. "These FreshConnect grants will support creative solutions to get New York farm products to underserved areas of the state, creating new economic opportunities for our farmers while, at the same time, providing healthy options for more New Yorkers." Read more…
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