MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced on Wednesday that Governor Kay Ivey has started a $2.6 million program to help Alabamians who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
This money comes from the Emergency Solutions Grants program and will help local governments and nonprofit organizations provide important housing services.
The grants are designed to assist people and families facing homelessness, including victims of violence or those in temporary housing situations. A total of 12 municipalities and organizations in Alabama will receive these funds.
“Emergency Solutions Grants are in many cases that last bit of rope from which those who are facing tough situations can pull themselves up to safety and go on to rebuild their lives,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend local governments and regional organizations for their participation in a program that truly helps people in a critical time in their lives.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will manage these grants, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ADECA oversees various programs that support economic development, law enforcement, and community resources.
“ADECA is pleased to be a partner in a program that gives people a helping hand and ensures they have a roof over their heads, particularly as we near the holiday season,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in commending the organizations whose work is so crucial to helping people facing tremendous challenges in their lives.”
Here are he funding recipients from the grant:
- City of Florence: $350,000 for emergency shelter and rehousing assistance.
- City of Huntsville: $300,000 for street outreach and shelter services.
- Marshall County Home Place Inc.: $40,000 for emergency shelter for families.
- Victim Services of Cullman Inc.: $90,000 for domestic violence victims.
- United Way of East Central Alabama: $250,000 for emergency shelter and prevention services.
- YWCA of Central Alabama: $300,000 for support for domestic violence victims.
- 2nd Chance: $150,000 for emergency shelter for victims in several counties.
- City of Tuscaloosa: $220,000 for outreach and shelter services.
- Shelby County Commission: $174,342 for various assistance programs.
- Montgomery Area Family Violence Program: $60,000 for emergency shelter services.
- The Salvation Army: $350,000 for shelter for homeless families.
- Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless: $375,000 for outreach and rehousing assistance.
