CDBG Funding...Vital Community Resource at Risk

 
Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider and Congressman Salud Carbajal were among local leaders speaking at a press conference Monday in Santa Barbara to emphasize the critical role Community Development Block Grants play locally.

(Sam Goldman / Noozhawk photo)

 
 
 
 

Santa Barbara Groups Say Threatened Federal Block-Grant Program Fills Critical Needs

“CDBG funding has been a critically needed and well-used resource for Santa Barbara in revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and homeless persons, victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, youth and veterans,” said Rob Fredericks, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding within the Department of Housing and Urban Development's budget is at risk of elimination.

Read the below Noozhawk article on how local community leaders are raising their voices and awareness on this vital community resource.

 
 
 
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