North Dakota Coalition
for Homeless People
As a voice for people who are homeless, the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People coordinates and supports efforts to provide basic human needs and housing.
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HUD has awarded the 2007 homeless assistance projects under the 2007 Continuum of Care (CoC) competitive grants process. Approximately $1.326 billion ($1,326,000,000) is being awarded for competitive programs. HUD is also announcing planned awards for $160 million ($160,000,000) in Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG). The competitive programs provide funding for transitional and permanent housing and supportive services. ESG provides homeless prevention and emergency assistance. These reports are organized by state and then by continuum, or community. Within each listed continuum are the organizations that will be assisted with HUD's awards for competitive programs. Following the competitive awards is a section detailing the amount planned for the ESG Program.
To see the portion of award for ND click
HERE.
The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty press release dated June 28, 2007 - House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation today that would establish a new program to create affordable housing for extremely low-income persons. Read more. . .click
HERE.
Addressing the issue of Homelessness is a national effort as President Bush has established a goal of ending long-term homelessness in ten years. The key is a "housing first" strategy, which places a priority on providing persons experiencing homelessness a permanent place to live along with the necessary support services so that they can be successfully housed over the long-term. To learn more, click here
U.S. Interagency Council On Homelessness.
The White House held a Faith Based Conference in Minneapolis, MN, Thursday, August 9, 2007. This conference was created to help faith-based and community organizations learn more about President Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative. It is also designed to connect social services organizations with resources that can strengthen and expand the services they offer to their clients. Information was presented about the federal grants process and funding opportunities along with the basic legal responsibilities that come with federal funding.
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Bismarck ND 58504
Phone 701.258.2240
Fax 701.258.2245