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A new bookmobile, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Now, for the latest on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding Raleigh County Public Library was awarded through the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities program to obtain a new bookmobile. Read more »
Do you live in a rural community without a tornado warning siren?
“Right now we have money. We can help as many [communities] as come to us,” said Phil Lehmkuhler, Indiana’s rural development state director for the United States Department of Agriculture. Read more »
For working parents in isolated rural communities, quality child care is a lifeline that allows them an opportunity to obtain employment so they can provide for their families. Read more »
USDA-Rural Development is improving the lives of the residents of Jasper County, Indiana by presenting a $15 million Community Facilities low interest loan to the Jasper County Hospital. The funds will be used to provide new surgery and outpatient services. Read more »
By Michael Jones, USDA Public Affairs Director, Ohio
Tammye Trevino, USDA Rural Development Administrator for Housing and Community Facilities, visited Columbus, Ohio recently to participate in the sixth of 10 scheduled Self-Help Housing Forums being held around the country. Joining her on the panel were Ohio’s First Lady Frances Strickland and Ohio Rural Development State Director Tony Logan.
More than 50 participants from Ohio and surrounding states attended the forum and engaged in a free-flowing exchange of ideas to improve the administration and effectiveness of Rural Development’s Self-Help Housing Program.
Part of the dialogue centered on incorporating new strategies aimed at increasing nationwide participation and ultimate success in the program. Participants collectively expressed concern about the financial stability and timely distribution of the program’s funding, particularly to organizations that have documented home building experience and proven operational success.
Moderated by Mrs. Strickland, Ohio’s forum included comments from two of Ohio’s most successful Self-Help Housing Program proponents. Representatives from both the Fayette County Community Action Agency and Three Rivers Housing Corporation provided valuable input about how they’ve used the program as well as offering suggestions about adjustments they would make to help improve its operation.
Ohio’s Self-Help Program has an impressive record of helping families achieve their dream of home ownership. Since 1992 Ohio’s self-help housing organizations have used more than $22.7 million in Rural Development funding to assist 240 families join the home ownership ranks.
Written by Gayle Cargo, Public Information Coordinator
Texas USDA Rural Development State Director, Paco Valentin, Pearsall Mayor Ray Martinez and other county officials celebrated Earth Day, April 22nd, with a $4,765,000 Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant funding presentation to the city of Pearsall.
The USDA Rural Development loan and grant will be used to improve water and waste water systems in colonias throughout Pearsall, specifically the Sandhollow and Sunrise areas. Beever Colonia, Porter, Encino and Echo Acres will all benefit by receiving funding for first time sewer systems throughout the area, providing residents access to a centralized, sanitary system.
In conjunction with Earth Day, Valentin presented funding for first time sewer system services throughout parts of the area, which will have dramatic improvements on the environment and the quality of life of its residents.
“Safe drinking water and sanitary sewer systems are basic necessities for families and communities. It’s an honor to provide funding for these services, especially on Earth Day. These improvements will benefit the health of the residents and contribute to the clean up of the environment in this area,” said Valentin.
Nationally known as “The Hunter’s Paradise,” the city of Pearsall encompasses 4.2 square miles located 1 hour southwest of San Antonio, and is home to 7, 175 residents.
