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Friday, September 25, 2009

MONTEREY COUNTY'S HOMELESS GET STIMULUS: $1.6 MILLION FOR ASSISTANCE


Help is on the way for fighting homelessness in Monterey County.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office announced plans Tuesday to distribute its federal allotment of nearly $43 million to fight homelessness in California, with $1.6 million coming to Monterey County.

The stimulus funds, which come from the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program, are to be used for short-term rental assistance for homeless families, and for families and individuals with homes who are on the verge of becoming homeless.

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