MOHAWK INDIAN HOUSING CORPORATION AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS

Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation has been chosen to receive $1,200.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in St. Lawrence County.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of (the Mayor, United Way, et al.) will determine how the funds awarded to Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

MIHC will provide emergency rent/shelter/mortgage and utility bill assistance for eligible residents in Rooseveltown, New York. The deadline for applications to be received is November 15, 2015. Funding is awarded first come first served. Applications are available at 188 McGee Road. For more information call Kerry Jacobs, Housing Occupancy Specialist (518) 358-4860.