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In an effort to help public housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents in Illinois find jobs and improve their education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $2.6 million to housing agencies across the state.

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HUD Awards $2.6 Million to Help Low-Income Residents in Illinois Find Employment and Job Training

Unfortunately, there sometimes is a stigma attached to those who live in public housing. The perception is that they are either unemployed, uneducated or both. That is why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $2.6 million to housing agencies across the state through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The funds will be used to help public housing residents in Illinois help find jobs and improve their education.