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Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Awarded HUD
Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has
awarded Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority $165,819 for 41
housing vouchers that will provide permanent affordable
housing to non-elderly persons with disabilities.
The assistance is provided through HUD's Section 811
Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program. This voucher
program assists non-elderly persons with disabilities who
are "transitioning out of institutional or other separated
settings; at serious risk of institutionalization; homeless
or at risk of becoming homeless." A total of $99 million in
funding was distributed nationwide.
In a release sent out by HUD, HUD Secretary Ben Carson
stated, "Working closely with our local partners, we help
residents with disabilities live independently and fully
enjoy the use of their homes." It was also cited in the
release that this program helps further the goals of the
Americans with Disabilities Act by helping "persons with
disabilities live in the most integrated setting. The
program also encourages partnerships with health and human
services agencies with a demonstrated capacity to coordinate
voluntary services and support to enable individuals to live
independently in the community."
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority administers these funds
through their Housing Choice Voucher Program.
In response to the news about the award, LMHA President and
CEO Demetria Simpson said, "LMHA is very pleased that we
received vouchers to provide housing opportunities for
non-elderly people with disabilities who live in segregated
housing settings. We are now able to serve more people who
have a great need for housing. The additional vouchers
provide a valuable resource and contribute to expanding
decent and quality affordable housing within the community.
They give individuals with disabilities housing
opportunities within stable communities."
About Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Established in 1933,
Lucas
Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) continues to
provide affordable housing to adults, seniors and children
in its Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Mixed-Income
and market rate housing units. LMHA also provides myriad
programs and opportunities designed to improve the total
quality of life for our residents, with the ultimate goal of
achieving self-sufficiency. The programs and services are
the result of successful collaborations with numerous
community partners.
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