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Douglasville Veterans Place Sub-Division Receives $600,000 Community Home Investment Program (chip) Grant
The $600,000 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) Grant is for homes to be built for veterans in the Veterans Place neighborhood.
Post Date:08/06/2020 9:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta is the recipient of a $600,000 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) Grant for homes to be built for veterans in the Veterans Place neighborhood in Douglasville.
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Five homes for veterans in need of safe, reliable shelter will be built between August 2020 and July 2022. This is the first CHIP money to be awarded inside the City of Douglasville.
“The City of Douglasville has been an amazing partner and a driving force behind making this grant a reality,” said Jessica Gill, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta. “Out of 1,200 affiliates nationwide, we are one of two affiliates to build a military-only neighborhood for the unsung heroes in our community.”
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Veterans who wish to apply must meet the requirements of service and an honorary discharge from any branch of the U.S. Military. Requirements are available at: https://habitatnwma.org/homeownership/qualifications/. Qualified veterans interested in applying should contact Lisa Letner, Director of Family Services, lletner@habitatnwma.org or 770-432-7954, ext. 100.
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