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Travis County judge says ARPA funds are already backing SAFE Alliance projects
Summary
Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the county has directed ARPA dollars toward SAFE Alliance’s housing work, citing $1,500,000 and a separate $7,200,000 ARPA allocation to support development including SAFE's Lancaster project, and called the SASHA project a model of public–private partnership.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown told attendees that the county has invested American Rescue Plan Act funds to expand shelter and housing capacity for survivors and families. Brown cited prior county ARPA allocations to SAFE Alliance projects and described the SASHA project as part of a broader county effort to address homelessness and public-safety strain.
"For so many decades, SAFE has been a lifeline for survivors," Brown said. He noted investments "this year so far of 1,500,000 with federal ARPA money to help the ship investment, as well as the ship investment of $7,200,000, again, ARPA money, dedicated towards SAIF's Lancaster development," language used at the event to summarize county investments.
Brown framed the county contribution as part of a multi-level approach that pairs federal, state and local funds with nonprofit expertise to expand long-term housing and support services. He thanked Rep. Casar and community partners and turned the program over to Commissioner George Morales to continue remarks.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 121; topfinish SEG 125.
