Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Federal Grant for Cattaraugus Community Action’s Rapid Rehousing Project

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Nick Langworthy is proud to announce a federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Cattaraugus Community Action in the amount of $879,621 for the Rapid Rehousing Project.

“I was proud to support and deliver $879,621 to Cattaraugus Community Action and their Rapid Rehousing Project to address the needs of the homeless in rural areas,” said Congressman Langworthy. “Cattaraugus Community Action is essential to the towns and villages in the county and will improve the lives of all who live there. I am excited to see this community flourish with federal assistance.”

The grant is for a three-year term and will be used to provide Rapid Rehousing services to homeless Cattaraugus County singles and families. The county is a part of the New York State Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC). Cattaraugus County Community Action with be working hand in glove with the local Department of Social Services and will provide rapid housing services and ongoing rental subsidies for 15 households over a 24-month period of rental subsidies. This program has a heavy focus on addressing unmet healthcare needs and will partner with Universal Primary Care for basic healthcare, and the Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services for mental health and substance use treatment.

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. Visit langworthy.house.gov.

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