The Haverhill and Methuen Housing Authorities are again sharing in federal money aimed at reducing or eliminating the need for tenants to receive welfare assistance.
Haverhill Housing Authority was awarded $82,000 while Methuen received $127,681 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to retain coordinators to help tenants receive training and services to improve their economic self-sufficiency.
“This investment in the family self-sufficiency program reaffirms HUD’s commitment to empowering families to achieve lasting economic independence,” said HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman. “This funding helps us provide the tools and resources families need to build a brighter future—one where stable housing, financial security and upward mobility are within reach.”…