Gaston County receives more than $6M to help residents impacted by COVID-19
“This is a tremendous opportunity for us to be able to help folks knocked down by this crisis to get back on their feet. Author: Meilin Tompkins Updated: 6:34 AM EST February 3, 2021
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Gaston County’s Department of Social Services was awarded $6.7M by the federal government to help residents affected by the COVID-19 crisis with rent or utility payments.
Gaston County DSS applied for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program on Jan. 12 and found out late last month it was awarded the funds to aid residents. The assistance is available now through the end of 2021.