Texas receives $3.3 million federal grant to fight, prevent homelessness

AUSTIN, TX – May 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $3.3 million Continuum of Care grant to Texas which will directly fund seven local organizations providing housing and supportive services to an estimated 246 homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness, helping to transition them out of poverty and toward self-reliance.