The Picayune Item

July 11, 2008

Miss. group to get elderly housing funds


JACKSON — A Mississippi organization will receive $121,640 in federal money for housing projects that will benefit the elderly.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced more than $17 million in grants on Tuesday. HUD said the grants will provide critical funding for senior housing developments in 30 states.

People With Visions Incorporated, was the only Mississippi organization to receive any money from the grants.