McEachin Announces $695,000 in HUD Grants for Suffolk

Suffolk, Va. – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) is pleased to announce the awarding of two important grants to Suffolk, Virginia within his district. Suffolk received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $427,622.00 and a HOME grant for $267,448.00. Both grants will help Suffolk citizens with affordable housing and by expanding economic opportunity.

“I am so pleased to see these important grants received by Suffolk,” said Congressman Donald McEachin. “Affordable, clean, decent shelter is an imperative for people. Moreover, an investment in economic opportunity will help people succeed, thereby lifting them up and helping them provide for themselves and their families.

The Community Development Block (CDBG) Grants program provides annual grants to states and local government to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

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