March 19, 2014

Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Nearly $8 Million in Funding for Public Housing Projects Across West Virginia

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with U.S. Representative Nick Rahall today announced that housing projects across West Virginia will receive a total of $7,926,269 through the Public Housing Capital Fund Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

The Capital Fund Program provides annual funds to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) for the development, financing, and modernization of public housing developments and for management improvements. The modernization of public housing projects may include replacing obsolete utility systems with new technology and equipment, establishing computer centers in and around public housing facilities through Neighborhood Networks initiatives and addressing maintenance needs.
           
“These funds will help us care for our neighbors in need, ensuring that all West Virginians have a place to turn for support,” Senator Manchin said. “These important projects offer hope to West Virginians who are struggling through difficult times, with the ultimate goal of helping individuals rise above their challenging circumstances and making a fresh start.”

“One way we can continue to grow and improve our communities is to invest in upgrades to our public housing facilities. Across West Virginia, housing projects provide a home for our most vulnerable populations and those who need a hand when trying to get back on their feet,” Senator Rockefeller said. “I’m especially pleased the funds will help grow the Neighborhood Networks initiative – this will help break down the technology barrier that has long existed among low-income communities.”

“With these funds, our cities can modernize housing units and improve living conditions, which benefits our communities and neighborhoods and bolsters the economy for everyone,” said Congressman Rahall.  “For our elderly and families in need, we ought to invest in safe and decent housing so that they can get back on their feet and continue to work toward economic independence and self-sufficiency.” 

The following housing facilities were awarded grants:

Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority- $1,817,428
Clarksburg/Harrison Housing Authority- $375,998
Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority- $175,049
Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen- $194,311
Housing Authority of Boone County- $91,371
Housing Authority of Mingo County- $56,654
Housing Authority of Raleigh County- $79,441
Housing Authority of the City of Beckley- $279,750
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield- $202,753
Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon- $104,740
Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar- $112,121
Housing Authority of the City of Elkins- $92,715
Housing Authority of the City of Grafton- $226,197
Housing Authority of the City of Huntington- $1,048,480
Housing Authority of the City of Keyser- $104,611
Housing Authority of the City of Martinsburg- $339,122
Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville- $269,918
Housing Authority of the City of Mount Hope- $173,359
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg- $175,947
Housing Authority of the City of Piedmont- $108,519
Housing Authority of the City of Point Pleasant- $180,800
Housing Authority of the City of Romney- $76,105
Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston- $138,230
Housing Authority of the City of Spencer- $133,797
Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans- $97,093
Housing Authority of the City of Weirton- $122,894
Housing Authority of the City of Weston- $55,781
Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling- $622,894
Housing Authority of the City of Williamson- $277,507
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson- $192,684

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