Mayor Eric Papenfuse invites citizens to participate in the development of Harrisburg’s FY-2015- FY2017 consolidated plan for funding housing and community development entitlement programs, which include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program – $1,996,366 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program – $481,295 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program – $160,887 (estimated).

The goal of these programs is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income persons.

The program year will start on October 1^st, 2015. CDBG, HOME and ESG funding accomplishes the City’s housing needs as related to the availability of an access to affordable housing, fair housing, infrastructure, economic development and assistance to the homeless.

These meetings will provide a review of program progress, an overview of the City’s current housing and community development strategies, and an opportunity for citizens to present their views on the City’s housing and community development needs.

CONFIRMED DATES:

March 12, 2015  5:30 p.m. Heinz-Menaker Senior Center 1824 North 4^th Street

March 19, 2015  11:30 a.m.  Harrisburg Area Community College

1500 North 3^rd Street

A Spanish translator will be available at all meetings. All facilities are handicap-accessible.

If sight/hearing persons require accommodations at either location, they may call DBHD 255-6419 to make arrangements. Accommodations may include sign language or assistance interoperating visual materials.

Mayor Eric Papenfuse invites citizens to participate in the development of Harrisburg’s FY-2015- FY2017 consolidated plan for funding housing and community development entitlement programs, which include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program – $1,996,366 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program – $481,295 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program – $160,887 (estimated).

The goal of these programs is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for low and moderate income persons.

The program year will start on October 1^st, 2015. CDBG, HOME and ESG funding accomplishes the City’s housing needs as related to the availability of an access to affordable housing, fair housing, infrastructure, economic development and assistance to the homeless.

These meetings will provide a review of program progress, an overview of the City’s current housing and community development strategies, and an opportunity for citizens to present their views on the City’s housing and community development needs.

CONFIRMED DATES:

March 19, 2015  11:30 a.m.  Harrisburg Area Community College

1500 North 3^rd Street

A Spanish translator will be available at all meetings. All facilities are handicap-accessible.

If sight/hearing persons require accommodations at either location, they may call DBHD 255-6419 to make arrangements. Accommodations may include sign language or assistance interoperating visual materials.