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Transforming Communities Through Art: New NYCHA Artist-in-Residence Program Announced

5.15.24

From The NYCHA Journal:

Calling all artists: Apply to be one of the first artists in residence at a NYCHA development as part of a new program, From Roots to Arts: Celebrating NYCHA’s Cultural Heritage, which will enrich and expand the culture, heritage, and art narratives within public housing by placing local artists and residents at the forefront.  

The Sky(scraper)’s the Limit with Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools’ New Carpentry Co-Op Program

5.14.24

From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's website:

Pittsburgh area high schoolers are learning valuable hands-on skills through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s (HACP) new Carpentry Co-Op Program, in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Lucas Metropolitan Housing to Build Housing for Youth Aging out of Foster Care

5.14.24

From WTVG 13 News Toledo:

The site of the old Park Hotel will soon be a home to those seeking housing after they exit the Lucas County Foster care system.

More than 1,500 youth are experiencing homelessness in Lucas County. After securing a $6 million loan, Lucas Metropolitan Housing thinks they’ll be able to expand affordable housing, offering 45 units to young adults age 18-24.

The facility will also host mental health support systems.

Officials Say New Vancouver Low-income Senior Housing Will Improve Lives

5.14.24

From the Columbian:

Local housing officials gathered Thursday to celebrate progress on the construction of a new low-income senior living facility in Vancouver’s Bagley Downs neighborhood.

Laurel Manor, 3333 N.E. 66th Ave., is a four-story apartment building with 82 one-bedroom units next door to Columbia River Mental Health Services.

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Prepare for Two Connectivity Opportunities under the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) Grant Programs

4.17.24

Two National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) grant programs are making funding available for states to expand broadband connections and advance digital equity, and entities can learn more about these programs and prepare to benefit from their states’ funding awards.

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