Blair County Receives Funds for Homelessness Assistance and Prevention

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today announced nearly $5.5 million has been awarded to help homeless families find housing and combat homelessness across the commonwealth. The funding is provided through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.

Blair County is one of the receipeints:

Blair County $97,525

• Rapid Rehousing

• Homelessness Prevention

• Family Services, Inc.

In addition to this, Blair County Community Action Agency received $399,438.

Family Services, Inc., located in Altoona, also offers services to Blair C...