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Here is some good news…

Secretary Jackson issues follow up MFP letter to PHAs

On July 9th, HUD Secretary Jackson issued a follow up letter on MFP and the Housing Authorities.  Below is a link to get a pdf  copy.  Among other things, the Secretary encourages the PHA Executive Directors to work with CILs, P&As, community and advocacy groups that work with people with disabilities.  In addition his letter asks the Directors to write to HUD, by August 31st, with details about how they are implementing the MFP Rebalancing Initiative

Here is the link to the full letter.

http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/MFP-RebalancingMemo.PDF. 

Please feel free to share his letter with your colleagues and partners.

ADAPT also had a successful meeting with HUD and Rep. Barney Frank, and Rep. Maxine Waters!

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