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$1.5 Million Granted by HUD for HIV/AIDS Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands

In a move to bolster housing support for HIV/AIDS affected individuals in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Office of HIV/AIDS Housing under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $1,510,082 to Meeting the Needs of Our Community Inc. This allocation is part of the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Renewal and Replacement Grant. This grant comes from a more extensive program that sees nearly $30 million distributed nationwide, assisting with tenant-based rental assistance, supportive services, and other housing activities. The recent announcement marks the first in a series of two grant distributions. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge spoke on the significance of this initiative, stating, “Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a critical social determinant of health.” She went on to highlight HUD's dedication to preventing discrimination against those with HIV, widening the access to HIV housing an...