REA ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE HUD GRANTS

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that organizations in the 12th Congressional District have received Homeless Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used for housing and support services for the homeless provided through three programs: The Supportive Housing Program (SHP), the Shelter Plus Care Program (SPC) and the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program (SRO).

"HUD programs promote self-sufficiency among the less fortunate in our communities," said Costello. "I will continue to support these efforts."

Jurisdiction Award

Delta Center, Inc., Delta Apartments, Cairo $19,338 (SHPR)

Good Samaritan Ministries, Carbondale $74,212 (SHPR)

Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless, $84,702 (SHPR)

Permanent Supportive Housing

Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless, $60,511 (SHPR)

Transhouse Project

Southern Illinois Coalitions for the Homeless, $50,878 (SHPR)

Transhouse 2 Project

The Women's Center, Carbondale, $21,300 (SHPR)

The Women's Center, Supportive Services, Carbondale $29,308 (SHPR)