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Gov. Evers, WHEDA award $2 Million for Housing Assistance to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations

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WOOD COUNTY--Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced that 52 organizations will receive $2 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation to improve emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing.
“Expanding access to affordable housing statewide continues to be one of our top priorities, and we’re working to make sure folks have a safe, warm place to stay and a roof over their heads at night, including folks who are facing difficult circumstances,” said Gov. Evers. “These grants provide critical resources to those who need them and will help foster safer spaces for Wisconsinites who are unhoused, unsafe, and working to overcome challenges to help them get back on their feet.”
Administered by WHEDA, the WHEDA Foundation grants improve housing for community members with complex needs, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people experiencing intimate partner violence, individuals with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, youth experiencing homelessness, and people with mental and behavioral health conditions.
This year, the Foundation’s 2024 Housing Grant Program is funded by $2 million from WHEDA reserves. Providers in 29 counties received awards ranging from $6,826 to $50,000, the maximum award available. Projects involve installing security features, increasing energy efficiency measures, and making existing facilities more accessible for those with mobility challenges. Many projects also fund large improvements, including roof replacements and overhauling heating and cooling systems. According to WHEDA, this year’s grants will create or improve 1,674 beds and housing units across the state. The investments at the community level also support economic development by creating valued construction jobs and ensuring folks have the housing supports they need to be well.
Wood County WHEDA grant recipients include Marshfield’s Personal Development Center, Inc., given $50,000 to upgrade the installation of a security system. Also in Wood County, the Hannah Center, Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids will receive $14,650 to install a new steel roof and replace gutters on the building.

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