ODR Allocates $1.3 Million in CDBG-DR Grants to Strengthen Housing, Mental Health, and Youth Programs

The V.I. Office of Disaster Recovery has announced the allocation of more than $1.3 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to support three critical community programs across the territory. These funds aim to enhance services for vulnerable populations, focusing on homelessness, mental health, and youth development, as part of ODR’s broader mission to strengthen community resilience in the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to a release issued Thursday, the largest grant of $1 million was awarded to Liberty Place, a Community Action Team located in Frederiksted, St. Croix. This funding will be used to provide supportive housing and shelter services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The initiative will address urgent housing needs and offer safe and stable accommodations to the most vulnerable members of the community. Liberty Place’s Executive Director, Leslie Raymer, emphasized the importance of this funding in meeting the cri...