Houston Housing Authority granted federal funds that will benefit 4,000 residents
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According to HHA President and CEO David Northern Sr., the programs will get started when the funds are received sometime near the end of the year. We take shots constantly, Northern said.The mobility services program will provide wraparound services to help current clients of the Houston Housing Authority with finding housing in high opportunity areas with better access to education and safety.Current HHA clients can attend information sessions this summer about the program at the HHA building at 2640 Fountain View Drive. Im just so grateful that the folks of the housing authority are willing to take this problem on.The Older Adult Home Modification Program is aimed at helping elderly residents by providing funds for home improvements that would allow elderly residents to age in place. Licensed occupational therapists would be involved to find low-cost modifications like railings, grab bars, and adaptive equipment.Beyond the home modifications, HHA will also be a connector for clients to other resources and nonprofits to help provide wraparound services.We have seniors that, at times, lose their homes because of taxes and all kinds of other things, said Northern. Projects exceeding a certain level of work will require a HUD environmental review in consultation with the city of Houston and adhering to federal environmental regulations.The two programs together, along with the extra security grant, represent almost $7 million in investment into affordable housing from HUD.For HUD representatives from across the country, from D.C., to come down and award us checks, it shows the level of support they have for us, Northern said.