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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE AD COUNCIL UNVEIL NATIONAL PSA CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY July 28, 2010 - The Advertising Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced today the launch of a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to encourage homeowners who are struggling with their monthly mortgage payments to learn about the Making Home Affordable Program. While over one million homeowners have already received assistance from the program, the national campaign encourages other struggling homeowners who may be eligible for assistance to reach out for the help they need through free resources made available by the Federal Government. The PSAs direct homeowners to visit MakingHomeAffordable.gov or call 1-888-995-HOPE 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) to see if they may be eligible for assistance to make their mortgage payments more affordable and to understand options they may have to avoid foreclosure.
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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $19.5 MILLION TO PRODUCE MORE ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR HOUSING IN FOUR STATES
WASHINGTON -Elderly Americans in Arizona, Maryland, New York and Ohio will soon find themselves living in upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs because of $19.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD today announced the grants to help convert existing multifamily projects into assisted living facility for the elderly. A detailed summary of each grant is attached to this release. |
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE ON HOUSING FINANCE REFORM
WASHINGTON - Today, the Obama Administration announced expanded opportunities for public engagement on the future of our nation's housing finance system, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These events, which will include a major conference in Washington, D.C., will help provide critical public input as the Administration continues its work developing a comprehensive housing finance reform proposal for delivery to Congress by January 2011. |
HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR KENTUCKY STORM VICTIMS
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to Pike County in Kentucky and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms, flooding and mudslides. |
HUD CHARGES CHICAGO ARCHITECT, DEVELOPER WITH FAILURE TO BUILD APARTMENTS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESWASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging a Chicago developer and architect with housing discrimination for designing and constructing apartments that fail to meet the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act. HUD's charge contends that Hector Castillo, Hector Castillo Architects, Inc., and 914 W. Hubbard, Inc. is inaccessible to persons with disabilities in several ways, including having doorways that are too narrow, and kitchens and bathrooms that do not contain adequate maneuvering space. |
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