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Commissioners back $800,000 CDBG application for Diakonia 611 shelter and supportive housing project

5906759 · October 7, 2025
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Worcester County commissioners approved moving forward with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application seeking $800,000 toward phase 1 of the Diakonia 611 shelter and housing project, which officials said would create affordable rental units and supportive services.

County staff opened a public hearing on Oct. 7 and described a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the Diakonia 611 Shelter Project, a two‑phase affordable rental and supportive services development proposed at 9601 Stephen Decatur Highway.

Lynn Wright of the county's housing office said the full project cost is roughly $10.9 million across two…

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