Capito, Manchin Announce Over $47.7 Million for Affordable Housing in West Virginia

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U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $47,761,814 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to seven different programs aimed to create and provide quality, affordable housing and address homelessness in West Virginia.

"As the impact of coronavirus is still felt across West Virginia, our cities and counties must be given the resources they need to support their residents," Senator Capito said. "This funding from HUD supports West Virginia by providing needed assistance to help our residents facing homelessness and strengthen our public housing sector. I will continue to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to make sure West Virginia receives the federal support it needs to combat homelessness, and bolster public housing programs across our state."

"Everyone deserves to have a roof over their head and a warm place to sleep, no matter their circumstances. Affordable housing is essential and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made things more difficult for the hard-working people of West Virginia," said Senator Manchin. "I'm pleased HUD is investing in affordable housing and programs to combat homelessness across West Virginia. In Washington, I will continue advocate for funding and resources to address homelessness and fight for every West Virginian to have a roof over their head."

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