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Trahan Applauds Thousands in Federal Funding for Third District Jobs and Affordable Housing
Washington,
March 17, 2023
LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauds $860,000 of federal funding secured for members of the national NeighborWorks network serving Massachusetts’ Third District. NeighborWorks supports efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs. Third District partners receiving these federal funds include: NewVue Communities, Inc. in Fitchburg: $311,000 Lawrence CommunityWorks, Inc. in Lawrence: $252,000 Coalition for a Better Acre in Lowell: $297,000 “Growing up, my family would have struggled with the rising costs of living affecting families across our district. That’s why I’ve been working around the clock to deliver the policies and investments necessary to drive down prices and help folks succeed. I couldn’t be prouder to secure this federal NeighborWorks funding, which will help build affordable housing units in communities across our district and create good-paying jobs in the process,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Organizations like NewVue Communities, Lawrence CommunityWorks, and Coalition for a Better Acre have already done terrific work on housing affordability, and I look forward to seeing these federal funds bolster their efforts.” “We are very grateful to Congresswoman Trahan for supporting NeighborWorks America and other housing and economic development programs. NeighborWorks America is helping NewVue Communities convert the former BF Brown Junior High School in Fitchburg into affordable and mixed-income artist-preference housing that will address the housing shortage in Massachusetts,” said Marc Dohan, Executive Director of NewVue Communities. “NeighborWorks America also supports NewVue’s efforts to help homeowners in the third district purchase their first home and avoid foreclosure and eviction and helps revitalize downtowns throughout the third district through NewVue’s small business technical assistance program. It is an exciting time for NewVue Communities and we are delighted Congresswoman Trahan’s efforts will help us undertake this important work.” “LCW is thrilled to receive this continued investment from NeighborWorks America, which makes so much of our high-impact community work possible,” said Jessica Andors, Executive Director of Lawrence CommunityWorks, Inc. “Special thanks to Representative Trahan, and Senators Markey and Warren, for always advocating for these important funds. Thanks to them we can support affordable housing, financial education, first-time homebuyers, and many other important efforts in our hard-working community.” “At CBA, we strive for Lowell’s neighborhoods to be affordable, vibrant, and diverse places of choice where residents are engaged leaders in their community. We are grateful to Congresswoman Trahan for being a champion in this work and ensuring a brighter future for housing in Lowell,” said Yun-Ju Choi, Executive Director of Coalition for a Better Acre. “Without flexible funds from NeighborWorks America, we couldn’t be as nimble as we are to develop and implement programs and services as needs arise. Thank you, Congresswoman, for your advocacy!” Since Trahan first took office in 2019, she has supported legislation to increase funding for the NeighborWorks by $20 million, from $150 million to $170 million. The funding comes just months after Trahan also secured $2,116,000 for Lawrence CommunityWorks to complete the transformational redevelopment of Lawrence’s East Island neighborhood from neglected post-industrial wasteland to vibrant mixed-use community. ### |