Gov. Ivey awards Dollar 2.5 Million: Governor Kay Ivey has awarded over $2.5 million through the Emergency Solutions Grants program to aid Alabamians facing homelessness or on the brink. These funds will empower local governments and nonprofits to deliver housing and related services, offering a lifeline to those in need.
Governor Ivey stated, Emergency Solutions Grants are a measure to help people who, for a number of reasons, find themselves in need of a safe shelter. I commend these governments and organizations for assisting these individuals and families by ensuring they have secure housing during a time of great need.
Administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), these grants, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will bolster initiatives ranging from law enforcement support to victim programs and economic development.
Kenneth Boswell, Director of ADECA, highlighted the impact, saying, With help from this grant program, local governments and nonprofits have been able to step in to help people in Alabama with emergency housing needs. ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in commending the work those organizations do to help people who are going through rough times.
The recipients of the grants include:
City of Florence – $329,060: Assisting the homeless and those on the brink in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, and Winston counties through collaborative efforts.
City of Huntsville – $400,000: Contracting with multiple groups to cater to housing and shelter needs in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan counties.
Marshall County Home Place Inc. (Guntersville) – $36,000: Providing emergency shelter in Marshall County.
Second Chance Inc. (Anniston) – $240,000: Offering rapid re-housing and emergency shelter for domestic violence victims in various counties.
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The Right Place for Housing and Support (Anniston) – $250,000: Providing outreach, shelter, and housing support in Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb, and Etowah counties.
City of Tuscaloosa – $200,000: Collaborating with organizations like The Salvation Army to assist people in Tuscaloosa, including domestic violence victims.
Shelby County Commission – $150,000: Contracting for homeless assistance and prevention services in Shelby County.
Montgomery Area Coalition for the Homeless Inc. – $375,000: Collaborating with various organizations to aid homeless and at-risk individuals in multiple counties.
Housing First Inc. (Mobile) – $175,000: Offering outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid rehousing in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
The Salvation Army (Mobile) – $200,000: Providing emergency shelter in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Penelope House Inc. (Mobile) – $175,000: Offering housing for victims of domestic violence and their children in Mobile County.