Congressman Cuellar announces Federal Funds to La Joya Housing Authority

Posted: May 1, 2020 / 03:03 PM CDT / Updated: May 1, 2020 / 03:03 PM CDT

LA JOYA, Texas – Henry Cuellar announced $14,962 in federal funds for the La Joya Housing Authority.

The press release from the congressman’s office said the funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will ensure people with disabilities have access to affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“All Texans deserve affordable, stable places to live but finding housing can be particularly challenging for people with disabilities,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This funding will assist vulnerable populations afford housing while working to strengthen economic growth during these challenging times.”

As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar helped secure $850,000,000 for the *Mainstream Voucher Program in the CARES Act, said the release.

*The Mainstream Voucher Program provides critical housing support for individuals and families with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or have previously experienced homelessness and are currently clients in a permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing project. Additionally, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Mainstream Voucher Program creates partnerships between public housing authorities and local organizations to ensure that disabled individuals have access to services to help them live full and independent lives.

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