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Last Wednesday, Gov. Bob Riley announced the award of more than $18 million in stimulus money to Alabama counties to assist communities in helping low-income individuals and families who struggle in poverty.
The funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is aimed at job training and education opportunities, providing better nutrition and housing, establishing community volunteering programs, and offering income management and credit counseling.
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