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Homeless to be Counted throughout State
January 29, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
A statewide count of homeless Kentuckians of all ages living in shelters, on the streets, and other places not meant for human habitation is being coordinated by Kentucky Housing Corporation. The count will also include precariously housed Kentuckians, defined as people living in substandard housing conditions, doubled- or tripled-up with family and friends, or expecting eviction within seven days.
HOMELESS ARABIAN HORSES FIND A NEW HOME AND A NEW PURPOSE
January 4, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — “Why did gorgeous horses like those need new homes?” is a question frequently asked by disbelieving park visitors about the stunning, black Arabian horses which recently arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Yarmuth Announces Recovery Act Funding for Youth Job Training Initiatives in Louisville
November 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) announced that YouthBuild Louisville will receive $100,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund vocational instruction programs and energy-efficient building training for Louisville young people
Gov. Beshear, First Lady help “Feed the Need” as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 23, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Leading by example, Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear visited God’s Pantry Food Bank today to volunteer distributing food as part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky
First Lady Announces Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky
November 10, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — First Lady Jane Beshear, joined by homeless advocates and other state officials, today announced November 15-21, 2009 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky.
Governor Announces Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program Funding
September 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced the recipients of Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH) Program grant funds. This initiative is part of the national American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Lexington, Louisville and Covington received direct allocations. KHC administers the balance of the state’s portion.KY HEARTH helps prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Through the ARRA, 47 projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments across the state are receiving a total of $11,607,352 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
