BCARC HUD Grant
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Valentine's Day Dance
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From the Executive
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Spotlight Indivduals/Autism Grant
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Employees Teaching to Save Lives
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BCARC Health Fair
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New Employees/Employees of the Quarter
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Volume 7, Issue 2
Winter/Spring 2006
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Berkshire County Arc announced this February that it received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant, $493,00, will be used to build a new, fully accessible home in Lanesboro for four people with development disabilities currently supported by Berkshire County Arc.
BCARC has received approximately $2.5 million to date in funds through the HUD 811 program. The program allocates money to people with low incomes and disabilities for accessible housing. In addition to the current grant, subsidies of $90,000 for five years have also been allocated to BCARC and are renewable for up to 40 years.
The HUD 811 program is needed in Berkshire County as Ken Singer, Executive Director of Berkshire County Arc said, “There is a great need for accessible housing in Berkshire County. The individuals that we serve are aging and are in need of single-level homes with accessible facilities.” |
Final plans are being made for BCARC’s new Co-op apartment building, funded by the agency’s first $1.4 million HUD grant received in 2004. Ground breaking and initial construction are planned for spring 2006. The $2 million building will be located in Pittsfield on the corner of Maplewood Avenue and First Street.
BCARC also received a $561,300 HUD grant in 2004 to fund construction of a new residence on Valentine Road.
Congressman John W. Olver recognized Berkshire County Arc for it’s efforts in saying, “I applaud the great work being done by Berkshire County Arc on behalf of the individuals with disabilities in western Massachusetts, and I’m pleased that HUD has recognized that Berkshire County Arc has a long and successful history in our community for running strong and productive programs. This project is vital to the community in supporting the residents as an integral part of our society."
BCARC now serves over 350 people with disabilities in Berkshire and Hampden Counties. |
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