OJAI : City Council Awards Block Grant Funds
The Ojai City Council has allocated more than $79,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds to six groups.
The Area Housing Authority was given $41,822 to loan to low- and moderate-income residents so they can renovate their homes. A family of four must earn less than 80% of the county’s median annual income of $45,200 to qualify for the program, said Elaine Willman, an administrative aide for the city. Landlords who rent to low- or moderate-income residents may also apply for the funds.
The authority also got $10,000 for a counseling service that offers information on low-cost rentals and makes referrals to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes.
Among the other recipients of the $79,842 was an emergency shelter for the homeless run by HELP of Ojai, which received $1,976.
Foodshare Inc. got $4,500 to help buy a warehouse in Oxnard to use as a central food collection and distribution point for area food pantries.
Interface Inc., which runs an Oxnard shelter for abused children, received $2,500.
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