FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Eight local nonprofits will receive funding from the City of Fort Wayne’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars.
Mayor Tom Henry made the announcement Thursday, stating approximately $170,000 will be available to help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, employment skills, domestic violence support and youth development.
The following non-profits will receive grants:
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
- Center for Nonviolence
- Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network
- Literacy Alliance
- Lutheran Social Services of Indiana, LSSI Works
- Volunteer Center/RSVP
- Vincent Village
- YMCA
CDBG dollars are awarded annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.