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Jersey City Housing Authority gets $239k from HUD to promote jobs, self-sufficiency for residents
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By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“We are excited to work with our local housing partners to help public housing residents find jobs and opportunities that will propel them forward. The funding announced today will help residents reach their goals and dreams tomorrow,” HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge said in a statement.
The ROSS grant is “a place-based program” designed to assist residents make progress towards economic and housing self-sufficiency.
Service coordinators provide case management, assess residents’ needs, and work in partnership with local service providers to fulfill those needs.