Jacksonville Housing Authority awarded $2.3M to help families in the workforce

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Jacksonville Housing Authority awarded $2.3M to help families in the workforce
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A senior official with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is visiting Jacksonville on Wednesday to join Mayor Donna Deegan and the Jacksonville Housing Authority for a funding announcement.

– Representatives with the Department of Housing and Urban Development presented the Jacksonville Housing Authority with a check Wednesday for $2.3 million.

For example, the program helps families with other expenses and needs so they can focus on workforce training and education. A young woman who participated in the Jobs Plus program shared her story on Wednesday, saying that through its support, she is now a certified nursing assistant and is working toward transitioning out of public housing.

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