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Salem Housing Authority asks staff to help draft letter to federal delegation as voucher funding and grants remain uncertain
Summary
Salem Housing Authority staff reported a new occupational-therapy partnership, an ongoing slow recovery of voucher allocations and progress in federal advocacy for a $10 million Evergreen grant and RAD guidance. Commissioners voted to request staff support for drafting a letter to the federal delegation.
The Salem Housing Authority reported developments March 24 including a new partnership with Western Oregon University Occupational Therapy, an ongoing, gradual restoration of voucher allocations after a shortfall, and recent congressional outreach that clarified the status of two federal matters: a $10 million grant application for the Evergreen project, and outstanding guidance on RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) rent issues.
Nicole Utz, housing administrator, said Western Oregon University's occupational therapy students will work at permanent supportive housing locations beginning this fall to help residents with life skills and practical supports. "We're very excited to have Western Oregon Occupational Therapy…
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