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March 4, 2008

Federal grants to smooth welfare-to-work transition

Providence and Central Falls residents who receive welfare and are living in public housing will soon be getting support to help make the transition from welfare to employment.

The cities are recipients of the federal Resident Opportunities for Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Program, which distributes money through the cities’ Housing Authorities.

In a statement today, Sen. Jack Reed announced Providence is to receive a $350,000 Family and Homeownership grant and Central Falls a $210,000 Elderly grant.

“This federal funding will allow housing authorities in Providence and Central Falls to provide families and seniors in public housing with critical support services to help them achieve and maintain self-sufficiency,” said Reed, a member of the Banking Committee that oversees federal housing policy.

“This program is geared towards helping people who want to help themselves.”

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 2:29 PM | Permalink

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