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Bennet Works to Forbid Mortgage Providers From Moving Forward on Potentially-Preventable Home Foreclosures
March 1, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department encouraging them to forbid mortgage providers from initiating or continuing the foreclosure process until they determine whether a homeowner is eligible for mortgage loan assistance through the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The Treasury is reportedly considering this change as part of its loan modification program
Gov. Ritter Announces Projects to Mend Colorado’s Tattered Safety Net
December 21, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –Gov. Bill Ritter today joined the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and dozens of community members to break ground on a 98-unit apartment building for the chronically homeless and low-income. Future tenants who are currently homeless will help construct the building in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Udall, Bennet: Senate Approves Funding to Help Jefferson County Fight Meth Trade, Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
December 15, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Now Headed to President’s Desk. December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate approval of critical funding for Jefferson County to aid local efforts to fight methamphetamine use and provide housing for homeless veterans.
Govenor Ritter Announces New Way to Track Recovery Act Projects
October 16, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. today announced the release of new reports that outline how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are being used in every county across Colorado. The 64 reports can be found at here and are the first of several new sources of data that will be released in the next few weeks to help Coloradans track Recovery Act dollars.
Perlmutter Praises Grant for Homeless Veterans
October 7, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Aurora, CO - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), is pleased to announce the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center is the recipient of a $46,706.00 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help reduce homelessness among the veterans population in the Aurora community.
Udall, Bennet Applaud $2 Million in Recovery Funds to Improve Health Information Technology in Colorado
September 30, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Colorado Community Managed Care Awarded Grants to Boost Use of Electronic Health Records.
Washington, D.C. - September 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, applauded the announcement of $2 million for two health information technology initiatives in Colorado. The funds are part of $27.8 million in grants announced this week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
GOV. RITTER ANNOUNCES THREE RURAL PROJECTS TO RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT DOLLARS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
August 26, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter announced funding for three projects in rural Colorado communities that will provide citizens with better access to cleaner water and essential medical services. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R) funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will pay for $2.8 million in work to improve wastewater systems in Boone and Red Cliff and assist with a medical facility expansion in Bent County.
REGIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATORS BEING SOUGHT TO ADMINISTER HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM
June 11, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
DENVER, CO - June 11, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Organizations are being sought to serve as Regional Coordinators of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). In cooperation with the State Housing Board and the Community and Interagency Council on Homelessness, Susan Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of DOLA, today announced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process has begun for HPRP. The program, established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, will provide assistance and services that will prevent homelessness by quickly re-housing and stabilizing families.
Gov. Ritter Signs Bills to Help Struggling Families
June 2, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
June 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter and more than a dozen state agencies, nonprofits and service providers today hosted an opportunity and help fair at the Capitol for working families struggling to survive the economic downturn.
