American Rescue Plan

$3.3 Million In Funding Available To Combat COVID-19 Housing Discrimination

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By KIMBERLEY HAAS Officials at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are making an additional $3,285,353 in American Rescue Plan funding available to help fight housing discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made on Tuesday and according to a press release, this is the third round of American Rescue Plan funding that targets COVID-19 related discrimination. About $16.1 million in funding has been awarded to 62 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program agencies to address the impact the pandemic has had on communities of color, low-income communities, and other vulnerable populations. Demetria L. McCain, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, said in a statement that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reveal…

White House Promotes Rescue Plan Housing Benefits

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The White House took to Twitter on Thursday to promote the housing-related benefits included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Here’s what they had to say: Across the country, millions of Americans are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Here’s a breakdown of how the American Rescue Plan will help:— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18, 2021 The American Rescue Plan provides more than $21.5 billion in emergency rental assistance to help millions of families keep up on their rent and remain in their homes.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18, 2021 The bill includes $10 billion to help homeowners behind on their mortgage and utility payments — helping avoid foreclosures.— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 18,…