Program for September 19

Mr. Rudy Jones will be here to update us on the activity of the City of Waterloo Community Development Board.

http://www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com/communitydevelopment

Mission Statement- Whereas, the primary goal of the Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program is to:

"Assist in the development of a viable community by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment principally for person of low- and moderate-income, and also to assist in providing expanded economic development opportunities. Maximum priority is to be given to activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, or aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or to meet other Community Development needs having a particular urgency."

Over the past five years Community Development has administered Federal Assistance funds of $5,812,636 in CDBG funds and $2,361,480 in HOME funds.

Contact Information:
Rudy D. Jones, Director
Waterloo Community Development Office
620 Mulberry St, Suite 202
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-4429
Fax: (319) 291-4431
Email: rudy.jones@waterloo-ia.org