Ortiz Announces More Than $2.7 Million Awarded For Homeless Families

WASHINGTON, DC – July 10, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) – Today, U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27) announced more than $2.7 million awarded in federal funding to assist families who are homeless throughout the 27th Congressional District of Texas with housing expenses.

Brownsville is slated to receive $1,347,839 and Corpus Christi will receive $1,393,181, according to figures provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“One of the worst situations a person or family can face during their lifetime is being homeless,” Ortiz said. “Many families are facing economic hardships, and I know the residents of South Texas, who face these conditions, will be able to benefit from these funds.”

For more information about the federal funding awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, contact Joel Munguia, grants coordinator for U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz’s Office, at (956) 541-1242.