United Way of the Midlands Awards $514K Grant to Family Housing Advisory Services

Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS) (www.fhasinc.org) is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $514,000 grant from the United Way of the Midlands.

Thanks to the generosity of the United Way donors, FHAS is able to offer life-changing programs and services and successfully fulfill its mission to improve quality of life and eliminate poverty by helping people achieve housing stability and financial security. With the assistance of United Way of the Midlands, 1,000 near-homeless families will find or retain affordable housing; 500 will receive rent and/or utility assistance; and 200 of these families will begin to save on a regular basis. Over 110 families will become homeowners, over 300 will continuing working toward achieving the homeownership goal, and 15 individuals will avoid foreclosure. Ten adults will have their savings matched to purchase sustainable assets of homeownership, post-secondary education, or microbusiness enterprise. Over 220 youths transitioning out of foster care will receive financial education and matching savings dollars to purchase items needed as they work towards adulthood, and will become financially prepared for independent living. Over 5,200 residents will receive free income tax assistance to claim earned income tax credits that lift many above the poverty line. Over 1,500 households will resolve their fair housing issues and remove barriers to accessibility.

Please visit www.fhasinc.org or visit the office at 2401 Lake Street to find out more about programs and services available.