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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Community Action for
Better Housing |
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Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Community Action for Better Housing (CABH) will receive a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to convert the rectory of St. Anne’s Church at 818 Middle Street to 18 apartments for low-income elderly and disabled people. Catholic Social Services also provides education and counseling for first-time homeowners through seminars and one-to-one sessions. |
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| Priority Area: | Community Planning and Housing |
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5, A) Affordable housing |
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Goal: |
To increase the availability of low-income and affordable housing, especially for disabled and elderly persons |
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Method(s): |
Catholic Social Services and Community Action for Better Housing will receive a capital grant of $1.7 million to develop the housing. They will then get a five-year rental subsidy of $387,500 to cover the difference between the residents’ contribution toward rent and the cost of operating the project. |
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| Timeline: |
2005-2006 |
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| Indicators: |
Completion of the renovations and rental of the units |
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| Progress: | Community Action for Better Housing is in the process of converting the rectory of St. Anne’s Church to 18 apartments for low-income elderly and disabled people. If all goes as planned, funding should be in place by Spring 2005, construction will begin in Summer 2005 with completion by Summer 2006. | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Support for affordable housing |
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| Contact Information: |
Catholic Social Services, 508-674-4681 |
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