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West Michigan assisted living communities receive HUD funding

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding nearly $40 million in grants to assisted living communities across the country to increase supportive services for seniors and disabled persons

Through HUD’s Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing program, funds will be allocated to 104 grantees who pay the salaries and benefits for service coordinator professionals at 107 affordable family homes across the country.

These coordinators help connect residents aged 62 or older and persons with disabilities with independent living resources. These resources include financial management assistance, health and well-being programs, and opportunities for social connections. Coordinators also assist property management to better assess tenant needs.

Of the 107 communities receiving funds across the country, four are in West Michigan.

In Holland, Wildwood Creek Limited Dividend Housing Association is receiving over $349,000, while Lee Center Senior Apartments is receiving over $354,000.

In Muskegon, Hickory Village Associates is receiving almost $311,000.

And in Rockford, Bishops’ Housing Corporation is receiving nearly $351,000.

HUD says tenants have the option to choose services according to their preferences.

Dave joined WGVU Public Media in November of 2023 after eighteen years as a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Emmy-nominated photojournalist and editor at Grand Rapids' WOOD TV8 and three years at WEYI TV25 in Flint, Michigan. As a General Assignment Reporter, Dave covers daily news and community events all over West Michigan.
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