FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sandra Gammons, President/CEO
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.
301.322.5700
mail@ucappgc.org
ucappgc.org
August 12, 2009
UNITED COMMUNITIES AGAINST POVERTY AWARDED $850,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO ASSIST NEEDY RESIDENTS
Capitol Heights, MD – United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) has received a financial grant of $850,000 under the federally funded HOME Program. This additional financial support will ensure that UCAP is able to expand and supplement rental aid, through a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, for Prince George’s County residents in need. TBRA is essentially a subsidy program that assists people who cannot afford rent, utilities and security deposits.
Serving as the official Community Action Agency (CAA) for Prince George’s County, MD, since 1978, UCAP is the leading advocate for communities of people facing deficiencies in education, affordable housing, economic stability, and adequate health care access. UCAP, a non-profit 501c(3) established in 1964, is dedicated to providing ample services to individuals and families whose quality of life has been negatively impacted by poverty, unemployment, homelessness, crime, and inadequate public health services.
UCAP’s mission is to Alleviate poverty; Improve awareness of the needs of low and moderate income residents; and Maximize the quality of life for residents of Prince George’s County. This federally funded grant will enable UCAP to expand its offerings to the community in an effort to encourage and promote self-sufficiency among individuals who are disadvantaged.
The process for determining eligibility for Prince George’s County residents began on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Residents may apply at UCAP offices at 1400 Doewood Lane, Capitol Heights, MD, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Financial assistance grants will only be awarded to individuals and families who qualify based on low to moderate income levels, which is a requirement of the TBRA program.
To contact, UCAP for more information, please call
Sandra Gammons, UCAP President/CEO
301.322.5700
mail@ucappgc.org
ucappgc.org
