Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Reminder: Department of Housing and Community Development to Host Meeting with Non-Profits On New Neighborhood Stabilization Program

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will host a meeting with non-profits to educate non-profits to participate on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.  The funding for Fairfax County is $2,807,300.  This funding will flow to the county through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and may be used to purchase, or finance the purchase of foreclosed homes, as well as provide counseling services.  The county has been anticipating this funding and expects to use the funds as part of its new “Silver Lining” Program.  

HCD will seek the input of its non-profit partners as it puts together a proposal for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

The rules provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will serve as a framework for the discussion with non-profits.  Those rules can be located by clicking here.

The meeting will be held at 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 in the HCD Center Conference Room.  Space is limited.  Organizations are requested to send only one or two key representatives to the meeting. 

Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all County programs, services and activities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request special accommodations call 703-246-5101 or TTY 703-385-3578. Please allow seven working days in advance of the event in order to make the necessary arrangements.