The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted a total of $4.5 million to community agencies to help low-income citizens become more self-sufficient.
“Many families and individuals experience hardships that leave them struggling to find their footing financially,” said Gov. Kay Ivey in an announcement. “These grants and programs will offer a hand up to people in need and guide them onto a path toward economic stability.”
The following in the Black Belt benefitted from the funding:
Montgomery Community Action Committee and Community Development Corporation Inc.: $229,352 (Montgomery) 334-263-3474, mcacinc.org.
Organized Community Action Program Inc.: $198,252 (Bullock, Butler, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Lowndes, Pike) 334-566-1712, ocaptroy.com.
Macon-Russell Community Action and Community Development Corporation Inc.: $91,223 (Macon, Russell) 334-727-6100, mrcaa.org.
Community Action Agency of South Alabama: $294,138 (Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe, Wilcox) 251-626-2646, caaofsa.org.
Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc.: $442,565 (Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Sumter, Tuscaloosa) 205-752-5429, cspwal.com.
Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc.: $185,359 (Lee) 334-821-8336, achr.com.
“ADECA is pleased to join Gov. Ivey in support of these programs that give people the chance to take control of their lives and finances,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
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