Wednesday, Sep 28 2011 4:19PM
HUD will help local organizations provide limited English speakers with affordable housing information.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $649,000 award to seven local community organizations, which will help them provide information regarding HUD programs and services in the native languages of residents with limited English-speaking abilities.
John Trasvina, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, noted that collaborating with organizations that consistently aid limited English speakers gives HUD a more streamlined process of informing residents of affordable housing opportunities who otherwise may be unaware because of the language barrier. He further mentioned that all citizens have a right to equal opportunity housing.
"How well people speak English must not determine their access to safe, affordable, and decent housing free from discrimination," he said. "Through these partnerships, HUD will ensure that the LEP individuals and families have meaningful access to information on fair housing, homeownership, lead abatement,
housing assistance, and countless other services."
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development