The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. These grant funds will be administered through HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

Qualifying organizations can complete the below application during the period beginning December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Small Business Saturday is celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In the U.S., this holiday is part of three major shopping days. The other two big shopping days are Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

A virtual information session will be held Thursday, November 18 at 6 p.m. to address scheduled clean-up activities at the former Kesler Mill site . The clean-up will begin in late November.