The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of over $30 million to 14 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across 12 states, aimed at increasing earned income and improving economic mobility for families through the Jobs Plus program. Richard Monocchio, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, made the announcement in Jacksonville, FL.
"HUD is committed to increasing family self-sufficiency and supporting the long-term success of individuals and communities," said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. "Improving the employment outlook for residents is the first step in helping people find and keep jobs, ultimately helping families thrive and helping bridge the wealth gap."
The Jobs Plus program aims to enhance work readiness by connecting public housing residents with employment, education, and financial empowerment services. It supports HUD’s Bridging the Wealth Gap agenda, which focuses on economic justice and asset building for renters.
"This Administration believes in the power of investing in people and economic opportunities in addition to their housing and neighborhoods," stated Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard J. Monocchio. "These grants help communities create and expand opportunities for those living in public housing now and into the future."
The Jobs Plus program combines sector-based employment connections with comprehensive employment readiness services. It also includes a wealth-building rent incentive designed to foster community support for work. The program requires PHAs to collaborate locally with Department of Labor Workforce Development Boards and American Jobs Centers. Additionally, grantees must demonstrate a 25 percent match from community partners who provide supportive services aimed at improving employment outcomes.
The following public housing authorities are receiving funding:
- Eufaula Housing Authority, Eufaula, Alabama: $1,600,000
- Selma Housing Authority, Selma, Alabama: $2,300,000
- Housing Authority County of San Joaquin, Stockton, California: $1,600,000
- Jacksonville Housing Authority, Jacksonville, Florida: $2,300,000
- Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta, Valdosta, Georgia: $3,000,000
- Peoria Housing Authority, Peoria Illinois: $1,6000
- Fort Wayne Housing Authority Fort Wayne Indiana:$2 300 00
- New Albany Housng Authrity New Albany Indiana:$1911572
- Housng Authrity f New Orleans New Orleans Louisiana:$1422850
- Southern Nevada Regional Housng Authrity Las Vegas Nevada:$3000
- New York City Housng Authrity New York New York:$37000
- The City f Prvidence Housng Authrity Providence Rhode Island:$229981 Jackson Housng Authrity Jackson Tennessee:$23000 Charlottesville Redevelopment ad Housng Authrity Charlottesville Virginia$16000
