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Lafayette approves CDBG awards and first round of opioid-response grants to local nonprofits
Summary
The board approved multiple CDBG contracts (Food Finders, Meals on Wheels, SHARP) and a slate of opioid-response awards to local nonprofits totaling multiple six-figure commitments to support recovery services, housing mitigation, prevention and a school mental-health coordinator.
The Lafayette City board approved several community grant allocations during the Nov. 4 meeting, including CDBG awards presented by Michelle Reynolds of the Lafayette Housing Authority and a first round of opioid-response grants presented by staff.
Reynolds requested approval of three CDBG-funded agreements: Food Finders ($7,000) for nutritious food distribution, Meals on Wheels ($17,500) to provide subsidized meals to seniors and homebound residents, and SHARP (Senior Home Assistance Repair Program) ($60,000) to provide housing rehabilitation for very low- and moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Each item was reviewed by legal…
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