Greater Nashua
Feds kick in another $2.2M for homeless housing in Greater Nashua
NASHUA — The Greater Nashua Continuum of Care recently received $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support up to 89 units of permanent housing and services for individuals currently experiencing homelessness. The housing units will also be open to veterans and individuals with disabilities. In addition to the private rental units, the money will be used to fund case manager positions, an employment support program and a five-bed “Safe Haven” for individuals who cannot live independently. “We are grateful to HUD and its Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs for renewing funding for local rehousing programs,” said GNCOC Chairwoman Wendy LeBlanc. “We will use these funds to continue our efforts to reduce unsheltered and chronic homelessness throughout Greater Nashua.” She also said the GNCOC could receive up to ...