Fort Wayne Housing Authority receives Family Self-Sufficiency Program Funding Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2023
Fort Wayne Housing Authority receives
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Funding Award
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding support to encourage education and employment growth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne Housing Authority (FWHA) is the recipient of a $300,000 award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). The funds will provide resources for FWHA to create programs to assist residents with their pursuit of education and employment opportunities that will place them on a pathway to self-sufficiency.
In receiving the award FWHA CEO and Executive Director, George Guy stated, “As the affordable housing landscape and our job market continues to evolve, we are constantly seeking new and innovative pathways to help our residents. This funding will allow us to develop new programs and identify partners who can support our residents and families in meaningful ways. Ensuring our residents achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency is a fundamental part of the work we do. When a resident becomes self-sufficient, we as a housing authority can increase our capacity to serve others and create a more equitable quality of life for those who call Fort Wayne home.”
To learn more about the Fort Wayne Housing Authority visit www.fwha.org.