Gov. Ivey awards grants to help low-income residents

ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $3.4 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient.  

The Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies to provide services at the local level to eligible individuals and families in Alabama.

“Many Alabamians through unforeseen events can be temporarily derailed from a successful path in life,” Ivey said. “The support provided through the Community Services Block Grant program helps those people get their lives back on track. I am pleased to support this program.”

For local residents, the Macon-Russell Community Action Agency Inc. was awarded $77,573 for residents who live in Macon and Russell counties; and the Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc. was awarded $111,516 for residents of Lee County.

The agencies awarded the grants will use the funds for a range of programs, including ones that train people in the skills needed to obtain jobs, help participants maintain the ability to stay in their homes and provide emergency assistance to prevent further declines in their lives.

The types of assistance are determined by the local agencies based on needs in their regions.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“ADECA is pleased to join with Gov. Ivey in this program that allows people the opportunity to improve their circumstances and lead good, productive lives,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.

The Macon-Russell Community Action Agency is located at 501 S. School St., Suite B, Tuskegee, AL 6083 and can be reached by calling (334) 727-6100 or visiting www.mrcaa.org.

Appointments can be made for the Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc. by calling (334) 821-8336, or you can visit achr.com.