The City of Hoboken announced the allocation of $889,112 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to local nonprofits, with the Hoboken Housing Authority being the biggest beneficiary.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“These investments are about improving people’s everyday lives,” said Mayor Emily Jabbour began in a statement.
“Through the allocation of these federal funds we are making housing safer for seniors, expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting families, and ensuring our neighbors experiencing homelessness can access critical services. Together, this support will strengthen the available network of care that so many Hoboken residents rely on.”
The following local organizations were selected to receive CDBG funding:
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The Hoboken Shelter – $42,500 for operating support
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Community Lifestyles – $35,466 for summer camp
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Hoboken Family Planning – $10,000 for its Family Planning Clinic
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Hoboken Community Center – $10,000 for the Personal Care Pantry and $50,000 for HVAC improvements
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Act Now Foundation – $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Care Project
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Street Life Ministry – $10,000 for homelessness outreach
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Hoboken Public Education Foundation – $10,000 for
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Lunch Time Ministry – $10,000 for soup kitchen operations
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United Children’s Music Project – $10,000 for summer music education
CDBG funding will also support key capital investments to improve local facilities, including senior housing and senior services.
The following locations will receive CDBG funding for capital improvements:
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Boys & Girls Club/ HoLa – $30,000 for HVAC and electrical improvements
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Hoboken Housing Authority – $401,186 for Fox Hill security improvements and $190,000 for Monroe Gardens parking gates
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Multi-Service Center – $70,000 for HVAC improvements
Hoboken administers federal CDBG funds annually to qualified organizations that provide critical services and infrastructure improvements benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
For more information on the City’s Community Development Block Grant program, click here.
Have been a strong critic of Mayor Emily but this is actually a very solid application of these monies. The HHA of course has major necessity and that won’t change. At least there was thoughtful application here with these earmarks. It’s good news not see political hacks trying to cash in for themselves like the Waterfront cranks.