AN 

INTRODUCTIO

TO HUD FOR 

INSTITUTIONS 

HIGHER EDUC

U.S. Department of Housing 

and Urban Development 

Office of Policy Development 

and Research 
to HUD for

Institutions of H

Education


Office of University Partnerships


Edited by Tiffany C. Taylor


Reprinted


November 2000

Copies of An Introduction to HUD 

for Institutions of Higher Education 

can be requested from HUD USER. 

Request the document by title. 

Orders can be placed by calling 

1–800–245–2691, 

1–800–483–2209 (TDD). 

An Introduction to HUD for Institutions 

of Higher Education was compiled by Tiffan

C. Taylor in HUD’s Office of University 

Partnerships, Office of Policy Developmen

and Research. 
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must take advantage of all the resources available to them. 

colleges and universities—which already play a significant 

nomic, social, and cultural life of a community—must beco

in the welfare and vitality of their locale. Beyond their trad

creating, preserving, and transmitting knowledge and cultu

universities serve as economic engines, applied technology 

employers, investors, real estate developers, and reservoirs o

energetic people. The economic shift toward knowledge-in

ensures that our academic institutions will exercise even gr

the social and economic conditions of their communities a

who live in them. 

Through the Office of University Partnerships, the U.S. De

Housing and Urban Development encourages colleges and 

expand the scope of their economic and social influence in 

ties. This publication highlights ongoing HUD programs th

universities can take part in, either in a funded or in an un

to better serve their community—as well as their own best 

program allows a college or university and a community to 

nership that will bring positive resources to bear on the fut

This guide can assist you in identifying programs that suppo

efforts. I hope that you will find it helpful in mobilizing all

own community. 

Andrew Cuomo 

Secretary of Ho

Urban Devel
The Office of University Partnerships (OUP), as part of HU

Policy Development and Research, is committed to assistin

of higher education as they join with their neighbors in par

address urban problems. OUP helps institutions of higher e

their urban mission in a number of ways, including funding 

programs: Community Outreach Partnership Centers, Com

opment Work Study, and Doctoral Dissertation Research G

discussed further in appendix I. If you would like additiona

OUP or its programs, please phone 1–800–245–2691; write 

Partnerships Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6091, Rockville, MD 

or visit http://www.oup.org. 

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Program Descriptions


Bridges to Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Capital Fund Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Community Development Block Grant . . . . . . . . . 

Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities . . . . 

Fair Housing Initiatives Program–Education and


Outreach Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Fair Housing Initiatives Program–Fair Housing 


Organization Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Family Investment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Family Self-Sufficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities. . . . . . 

HOPE VI: Urban Revitalization Demonstration. . . 

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS . . . 

Jobs-Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Moving-to-Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Neighborhood Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Progra

Research and Technology Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency. . . . . . . 

Step-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Supportive Housing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Twenty/20 Education Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . 

YouthBuild Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Appendixes


I: Selected Programs of the Office of University 


Partnerships and Non-HUD Federal Department

II: HUD Field Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develo

Originally issued in 1996, the guide has been signific

this edition. Each program description contains the 

sections: 

Purpose 

Gives a brief description of each program and explai

Opportunities for Action 

Offers ideas on how to become involved with the pr

community. 

Funding Information 

Discusses HUD funding eligibility and explains who 

This section also provides information on funding d

the past 2 years as well as details on anticipated futu

addition, the section describes programs that no lon

appropriation but still have active grants. 

Examples of Action 

Briefly describes current and recently completed wor

by institutions of higher education. 

For Further Information 

Provides contact information at HUD headquarters 

D.C., and at the local level, if applicable. The sectio

toll-free numbers and Web addresses. HUD’s Web ad

http://www.hud.gov. 
Appendix I describes selected programs of HUD’s O

University Partnerships (OUP) as well as other non

programs available to colleges. 

Appendix II lists the names and addresses of HUD f

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Purpose 

The Bridges to Work program began in 1996 as a me

ing low-income, inner-city residents with suburban j

transportation, child care, and other supportive serv

ed to bridge the economic gap between inner cities 

to support the idea that better access to suburban job

the employment levels of inner-city residents. The p

been defined as a “win-win” opportunity that increa

and supplements other policy strategies in five metro

Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, and St. Lo

was active for 4 years and has concluded. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Research local and regional job opportunities to im

pant job placement. 

• Counsel participants on opportunities for career a

financial management, and educational possibiliti

• Assist in program planning. 

Funding Information 

Over a 4-year period, funding for the Bridges to Wor

totaled $17 million. The program concluded in 1999

HUD funding is not anticipated. 

Example of Action 

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicag

Northeastern Illinois University collaborated with th

Lincoln Center, a human services agency in Chicago

assistance recipients achieve economic self-sufficien

placed participants in appropriate training and deve
For specific information on the Bridges to Work Pro

one of the following individuals: 

Anne Roder, Project Coordinator at Public/Private 

Ventures: 215–557–4400. 

David Ford, Denver, Colorado: 303–893–3382. 

Luke Weissberg, Chicago, Illinois: 312–663–0723. 

Ron Samuels, Baltimore, Maryland: 410–614–6505. 

Blair Forlaw, St. Louis, Missouri: 314–421–4220. 

David Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 414–270–173

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Purpose 

The Capital Fund Program (CFP) replaces both the 

Grant Program and the Comprehensive Improvemen

Program. CFP makes assistance available to public h

ties (PHAs) for capital and management activities. F

mined by a formula, and all PHAs are eligible to par

Capital Fund Program. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Develop, finance, and modernize public housing d

• Assist with management improvements. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $3.0 billion 

• FY 2000: $2.9 billion 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Examples of Action 

Examples are not available at this time. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact William J. Flood, D

Office of Capital Improvements, at 202–708–1640. 

To learn if your local area is involved, contact your l

housing authority. 

Purpose 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG

provides annual direct grants on a formula basis to e

politan cities, urban counties, and States for revitali

hoods, increasing affordable housing and economic o

and/or improving area facilities and services. Project

through these funds must benefit low- and moderate

families, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or me

community development needs. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Plan community development projects. 

• Renovate property within the community. 

• Build the capacity of neighborhood organizations. 

• Provide public and social services to youth, senior

the disabled. 

• Implement crime reduction initiatives. 

• Help community members prepare for and obtain 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $4.75 billion


• FY 2000: $4.78 billion


Future funding for this program is anticipated.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Co

Outreach Partnership Center has opened a one-stop 

borhood associations, nonprofit developers, and resid

university resources. Staff offer design assistance for 

ments, hold leadership training for residents, and org

and students to help residents complete community 

Kean University, Elizabeth, New Jersey 

Kean University used CDBG funds to set up a small 

tor to help fledgling small businesses in the neighbor

and remain viable. These small businesses can acces

computer equipment through CDBG funds. Job train

were established for faculty and students to help resi

entrepreneurs, earn general equivalency diplomas (G

job skills, and receive training to become childcare p

For Further Information 

The Office of Block Grant Assistance in HUD’s Off

Community Planning and Development (CPD) adm

program. For information on a specific CDBG progr

HUD field office program officers directly. 

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Purpose 

The Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities (

offers tax incentives, performance grants, and loans 

low-income areas designated as Empowerment Zone

Communities. The initiative’s goal is to create and r

increase private investment, rehabilitate housing, al

and otherwise rebuild communities physically and so

for EZ/EC designation, an urban or rural community 

economic distress develops a strategy to promote eco

nity and community revitalization. As of 2000 nearl

rural communities have been designated as an EZ or 

Opportunities for Action 

The strategies developed by each EZ/EC community 

possibilities for action in that particular community. 

address the human, physical, and economic problem

community. Examples of possible activities include t

• Construct public facilities and improvements. 

• Provide public services for youth, seniors, and the 

• Implement crime reduction initiatives. 

• Research local economic trends. 

• Assist in developing community plans. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $55 million 

• FY 2000: $70 million 
Hostos College, New York, New York 

Columbia University, the City University of New Yo

City College of the City University of New York (th

college located in Harlem), and Hostos College are 

improving the educational opportunities for EZ resid

CUNY, and City College provided technical experti

coordinating committee throughout the strategic pla

Michigan State University, Detroit, Mic

The Community Outreach Partnership, formed by M

University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne 

brings the institutions’ collective resources and expe

nities through the Detroit Collaboration and Innova

partnership provides a place where community organ

together to solve problems and receive assistance on 

and the development of affordable housing. 

Roxbury Community College, Boston, M

Education and Work Readiness programs have been 

ensure that residents of this EZ have the skills to be 

bers of the workforce. A new Health Professional Ca

curriculum will be developed at the Roxbury Comm

campus in the Enterprise Zone. The Career Ladder p

six developmental training stages, progressing from c

grams to doctorate programs. These courses will be s

convenient times for EZ residents and will include s

residents complete their studies. 

For Further Information 

For more information, contact Community Connect

1–800–998–9999, or visit the EZ/EC home page at 

http://www.ezec.gov/index.html. 

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Outreach Initiative 

Purpose 

The Fair Housing Initiatives Program–Education an

Initiative (FHIP–EOI) offers a wide range of support 

activities. Funding is provided to State and local gov

cies and nonprofit organizations for products and ini

ing to the general public and key housing market ac

opportunity in housing means and what it requires in 

and financing of housing. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Promote awareness that discrimination on the bas

color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or na

unlawful. 

• Assist in a broad range of educational activities, in

ing educational materials, providing housing coun

ing meetings that bring together the housing indu

housing groups. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $11.8 million 

• FY 2000: $15.7 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 
State University operates the Fair Housing Educatio

Strategies program for residents in rural communitie

North Carolina. The program develops printed educ

hosts seminars and workshops; and provides informa

ing, including distance learning available through th

video conference center. Counseling services about p

homes are also available through the program. 

For Further Information 

For general information or to learn if there is a FHIP

in your area, contact Loretta Dixon at 202–708–080

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Organization Initiativ

Purpose 

The Fair Housing Initiatives Program–Fair Housing 

Initiative (FHIP–FHOI) offers a wide range of suppo

ing activities. The initiative builds the capacity and 

nonprofit fair housing organizations by funding effec

enforcement and education initiatives. FHOI also st

housing movement nationally and locally by encoura

and growth of organizations that focus on the rights 

Americans in currently underserved locations. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Work with providers and consumers on fair housin

• Work to protect the rights of persons who believe 

rienced housing discrimination. 

• Support the basic operation and activities of new 

nonprofit fair housing organizations. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $1.2 million 

• FY 2000: $3.5 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 
Fayetteville State facilitates fair and efficient housin

for residents of a redevelopment area. The university 

tion counseling to local residents and to low- and m

residents from other sections of the city. Homeowne

Healthy Homes counseling, and fair housing outreac

to potential buyers of the affordable new housing. T

make at least 100 counseling contacts per year and to 

become homeowners. 

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Oma

The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is working w

ersity of Nebraska Community Outreach Partnership 

to enhance reading programs offered at housing deve

faculty and staff have worked to establish a geograph

system for the housing authority to track the locatio

and identify any discriminatory housing patterns. On

the COPC Minority Doctoral Development Program 

to the OHA. 

University of Colorado at Denver, Denv

The University of Colorado has established Housing 

Made Equal (HOME) to increase awareness of fair h

and responsibilities in the metropolitan Denver area 

housing enforcement through a planned program of 

outreach. Students are trained to be student site coo

are responsible for organizing at least one workshop 

COPC target communities; these workshops focus o

rights of tenants, buyers, and borrowers. HOME’s go

50 people each year with their housing problems. 

For Further Information 

For general information or to learn if there is a FHIP

in your area, contact Loretta Dixon at 202–708–080

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Purpose 

Family Investment Center (FIC) funding was award

tive basis to help families living in public and Indian 

self-sufficiency and independence through better acc

and employment opportunities. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Develop facilities in or near public and Indian hou

and support services. 

• Mobilize public and private resources to expand an

delivery of such services. 

• Provide funding for essential training and support 

cannot otherwise be funded. 

• Improve management’s capacity to assess the train

needs of families, coordinate the provision of train

that meet such needs, and ensure the long-term p

training and services. 

Funding Information 

There is no longer funding for this program, but the

sites participating in the program. 

Example of Action 

Thomas Nelson Community College, Ne

Virginia 

The Family Investment Center in Newport News, V

public housing residents overcome employment barr

by HUD and the Newport News Redevelopment an

Authority, the Family Investment Center provides c

transportation so residents can access the center’s em

vices. GED preparation, computer classes, training fo

assistants, driver’s education, and ongoing workshop
eabe resdets to eter epoyet, oteor te 

earn an income above minimum wage. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact the Resident Initia

house at 1–800–955–2232 or Paula Blunt at 202–61

ext. 4261. 

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Purpose 

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program was imp

to promote the development of local strategies, integ

and coordinate public and private resources to enabl

families on welfare assistance to achieve economic in

self-sufficiency. As public assistance decreases under 

PHA income will also decrease. Successful programs 

families eliminate the need for public assistance. A c

with each participating family to develop a training 

to make the family self-sufficient within a 5-year per

Opportunities for Action 

• Contract to provide onsite education and job train

• Counsel participants on higher education and fina

opportunities. 

• Develop and maintain cooperation of community 

to support program needs. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $24 million 

• FY 2000: $26 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 

Example of Action 

University of South Florida, Tampa, Flo

To reduce the obstacles to self-sufficiency, the Florid

Partnership Center (FCPC) is helping current and f

recipients prepare for jobs, learn interview technique

ment, locate affordable child care, and access other n

vices. Through five one-stop job/career developmen
For general information on the Section 8 FSS progra

Patricia Arnado at 202–708–0744. For general infor

public and Indian housing authority FSS program, c

Blunt at 202–619–8201, ext. 4261. 

To learn if your local area is involved, contact your l

housing authority. 

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Purpose 

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (H

is designed to expand the role and effectiveness of H

their communities with neighborhood revitalization

economic development. HUD views HBCUs as key 

rebuilding America’s neighborhoods and annually in

to compete for funds to facilitate revitalization. Alth

tion of African-American youth is their primary mis

play many other important roles in the Nation, such 

economic anchors in their communities. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Purchase property, clear land or demolish building

tate homes and businesses. 

• Provide direct homeownership assistance to low- a

income persons. 

• Initiate special economic development activities a

services. 

• Establish a Community Development Corporation 

eligible activities. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $10 million 

• FY 2000: $10 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 
organizations in more neighborhoods surrounding its 

University is managing a microloan program to supp

development along U Street. Through its partnershi

Avenue Community Renaissance Initiative (GACR

will be undertaking six new activities that build on i

funded community activities. HUD resources will al

University to begin work with three new community 

augment housing rehabilitation and repair projects b

to moderate-income homeowners and homebuyers. I

Howard seeks to institutionalize community develop

ing the university’s degree and certificate programs w

community development and technical assistance in

Virginia State University, Petersburg, V

Virginia State University will rehabilitate the histor

Auditorium to a state-of-the-art facility. Virginia Sta

a crucial need in providing educational and commun

services for residents of neighboring counties (Dinw

George) and cities (Colonial Heights and Hopewell

tated auditorium will help the university better serve 

by providing space for administering public service, 

and economic expansion, and stimulating neighborh

mental growth. 

For Further Information 

For general information contact the Community Co

Information Center at 1–800–998–9999. Or, contac

HBCU Program Specialist, at 202–708–1590. 

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Demonstration 

Purpose 

The HOPE VI program was developed as a result of 

tions by the National Commission on Severely Distr

Housing, which was charged with proposing a Natio

Plan to eradicate severely distressed public housing b

The Commission recommended revitalization in thr

physical improvements, management improvements

community services to address resident needs. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Encourage PHAs to seek partnerships with private 

ate mixed-finance and mixed-income affordable h

radically different from traditional public housing 

• Improve community and supportive services. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $600.0 million 

• FY 2000: $563.8 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 

Examples of Action 

Morehouse College, Spelman College, A

Georgia 

The Atlanta Housing Authority has forged a unique 

nership with three historically black colleges adjacen

Homes—Morehouse College, Spelman College, and 
tve eatcare educatoe ousg utorty 

grooming 50 neighborhood children for enrollment 

from one of the local colleges. 

Tennessee State University, Nashville, T

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agenc

was awarded a HOPE VI revitalization grant to revit

Preston Taylor Homes public housing development. 

established strong partnerships with Tennessee State 

(TSU), the Board of Education, and the city of Nash

velop a state-of-the-art elementary lab school, a true 

amenity that will be situated to allow many children 

school. TSU will also design numerous student inter

increase self-sufficiency among Preston Taylor Home

The Preston Taylor Homes has easy access to downt

local churches, and the TSU campus nearby. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact William J. Flood at 

or 202–401–8812. More information is also on the H

site at http://www.hud.gov/pih/programs/ph/hope6/h

To learn if your local area is involved, contact your l

housing authority and ask for the HOPE VI coordin

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Purpose 

Persons with AIDS and other HIV-related illnesses o

ate situations as their ability to work (and therefore 

declines and their healthcare expenses mount. Hom

lack of adequate medical care threaten both family s

health of the affected person. Housing Opportunitie

With AIDS (HOPWA) helps low-income people wi

their families by providing funds for secure housing t

a base for health care and other services. Communit

through a formula based on the number of cases of A

to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

States and localities must design long-term strategie

housing needs of low-income people with AIDS and 

which encourages communities to better coordinate 

efforts to serve people with AIDS. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Volunteer at emergency shelters, group homes, an

supportive services. 

• Rehabilitate and construct community residences. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $208 million 

• FY 2000: $240 million 

Future funding is anticipated. 
partners, will be awarded funds for HOPWA technic

activities. A $250,000 grant will enable this team to 

cal assistance to HOPWA grantees, project sponsors

recipients over a 1-year period. Based on their curren

tions, the team will target HOPWA program activit

ties in States east of the Mississippi River. 

For Further Information 

For general information and to learn which commun

involved, contact the Community Connections Info

at 1–800–998–9999 or the Office of HIV/AIDS at 

202–708–1934. 

To learn if your local area is involved, contact the C

Planning and Development director at your area HU

listed in the blue pages of the local telephone direct

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Purpose 

Jobs-Plus is a welfare-to-work demonstration project 

cantly increasing employment and income of public 

in six select cities—Baltimore, Chattanooga, Dayton

St. Paul, and Seattle. The program will be locally de

city, with residents playing a central role in designin

elements of the program. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Implement state-of-the-art employment and train

have proved effective for welfare recipients and pu

residents. 

• Develop financial incentives that promote work th

welfare reform efforts and PHA modifications to r

eligibility requirements. 

• Build a public housing community that actively su

through resident groups and other local organizati

Funding Information 

The Jobs-Plus initiative is funded by $8.4 million in 

under HUD’s Moving-to-Work initiative, a matchin

million from the Rockefeller Foundation, and suppo

public agencies and foundation partners. 

Examples of Action 

Examples are not available at this time. 

For Further Information 

For general information on the Jobs-Plus initiative, c

E. Allen, Program Officer, at 202–708–3700, ext. 12

Purpose 

Moving-to-Work is a demonstration program in whi

certain high-performing public housing agencies wil

test ways to give incentives to families to become ec

sufficient, reduce the cost of housing assistance, and 

choices for low-income households. HUD monitors 

deregulation on the PHAs’ role in promoting self-su

on their efficient use of Federal resources. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Plan and implement innovative programs that add

• Provide job training, employment, and other supp

• Assist in establishing reasonable rent policies that 

employment and self-sufficiency for public housin

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: Not available 

• FY 2000: $5 million 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Examples of Action 

No examples are available at this time. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact Stephen Holmquis

at 202–708–0713. 

Or visit the Moving-to-Work home page on the HU

Web at http://www.hud.gov/pih/programs/ph/mtw/pi

Purpose 

Neighborhood Networks is a program designed to en

development of computer learning centers and relat

HUD-assisted and HUD-insured properties. Onsite a

puter training and resources will enhance residents’ 

employability, and economic self-reliance. In additio

owners will be rewarded through an increase in com

attractiveness of their properties in a more market-d

Opportunities for Action 

• Provide staff to help residents gain computer know

• Arrange for used computer equipment to be provi

• Allow space on a university computer server for re

access to e-mail accounts and shared software. 

Funding Information 

HUD does not offer direct funding for this program. 

ly from contractors, but also from local support such 

private foundations, and educational institutions. 

Examples of Action 

University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago

The Neighborhoods Initiative is in the midst of a 5-

HUD grant to help develop joint university-commu

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Neighborho

already been commended for improving the quality 

communities. The initiative seeks to form partnersh

and residents in the Pilsen and Near West Side neig

areas such as economic development, education, hou
Elizabeth City State University, North C

To increase educational opportunities and self-suffic

residents, Elizabeth City State University’s Neighbor

Project offers computer resources and training for 35

residents of the Herrington Village housing developm

provided include specialized software to assist residen

get off welfare, job-skills training, academic remedia

training, and interpersonal-skills training. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact the Neighborhood 

Information Center at 1–888–312–2743 or Willie Sp

Director of the Office of Housing Assistance and Gr

Administration, at 202–708–3000. Information also 

obtained from the HUD World Wide Web site at 

http://www.hud.gov/nnw/nnwindex.html. 

For specific information on Neighborhood Networks 

area, contact the Neighborhood Networks coordinat

field office, listed in the blue pages of the local telep

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Purpose 

The Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (PH

grants to reduce or eliminate drugs and drug-related 

housing neighborhoods. The program provides formu

to public housing authorities to plan and implement 

activities combating crime and drugs. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Fund community policing and voluntary tenant p

• Develop programs to reduce or eliminate the use o

ing programs for prevention, intervention, and tre

• Reimburse local police for additional security serv

• Make physical improvements to enhance security. 

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $310 million 

• FY 2000: $310 million 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Example of Action 

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 

The 1999 PHDEP is a multiple partnership designed 

and criminal activity while uplifting and enhancing 

affected Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority 

program components address the needs and desires d

dents. Kent State University’s coordination affords r

connection in their efforts to move from welfare to w

PHDEP also provides youth with alternatives to illic

a safe and enriching social environment. 
Indian housing authority. 

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Purpose 

The Research and Technology Activity program fun

demonstrations, and program evaluation and monito

priority projects that can enhance the mission of the 

partment of Housing and Urban Development. HUD 

projects from solicited proposal competitions, but un

posals may be accepted. These few unsolicited propo

include cost sharing, and they are subject to differen

solicited proposals. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Research the effectiveness of current HUD progra

• Study a current problem, and help design an effec

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $47.5 million, including $10 million for 

for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). 

• FY 2000: $45.0 million, including $10 million for 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Examples of Action 

Boston College, University of Vermont, 

of Wisconsin at Milwaukee 

Boston College, the University of Vermont, and the 

Wisconsin at Milwaukee received grants to prepare c

how campus/community partnership activities were 

in the teaching, research, and service missions of sev

universities. 
the University of Massachusetts at Boston, and the U

Pennsylvania have been involved in projects reflecti

tion of welfare and housing assistance within their c

Case Western Reserve is conducting studies on the d

from welfare-home areas within Cleveland. The Un

Michigan has focused on personal barriers such as su

and unavailability of day care that have a direct imp

ment and the welfare population. The University of 

at Boston is conducting research on the number of f

homeless shelters and entering the welfare populatio

ersity of Pennsylvania is focusing on the increase in 

versus the demand for housing assistance after the on

Welfare Reform Act. 

For Further Information 

For general information regarding both solicited and 

proposals, contact Patrick Tewey, Director of the Bu

and Program Control Office, at 202–708–1796. 

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Purpose 

Formerly known as the Economic Development and 

Services Program, the purpose of the Resident Oppo

Sufficiency (ROSS) program is to give funding to pu

housing authorities to assist residents with grants for 

vices, resident empowerment activities, and activitie

sufficiency. The program also helps elderly and hand

live independently or prevent premature or unneces

ization. These grants are awarded competitively to P

evidence of firm funding or service commitments fro

Opportunities for Action 

• Provide educational and computer training. 

• Counsel residents on credit and financial managem

homeownership opportunities. 

• Assist with supportive services, economic develop

administrative costs, and other program support co

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $39 million 

• FY 2000: $55 million 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Examples of Action 

University of San Diego, San Diego, Ca

The University of San Diego COPC uses communit

design economic development strategies for the Lind

nity. The strategies include hiring more community 
an economic development pilot that has national re

urban communities. The system is designed to aid co

will ensure funds for community support and sustain 

nomic growth. A technology transfer center also has 

to communicate new ideas from the university’s rese

seeking to create or improve ways to produce goods 

domestic and world markets. 

Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, Califor

To foster a cohesive approach toward local commun

as unemployment, illiteracy, high rates of crime, and 

drug abuse, Bakersfield College operates the Econom

Partnership Project for residents in the neighboring 

of Lamont, Arvin, and Weedpatch. Activities provid

annual economic summit, industry-customized work

and training, and improved access to academic educ

ject also offers the Viva la Educacion program to inc

tional and mentoring opportunities for residents, mo

are Hispanic. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact the Resident Initia

Clearinghouse at 1–800–955–2232 or Paula Blunt, P

Specialist, at 202–619–8201, ext. 4261. 

To learn if your local area is involved, contact your l

housing authority. 

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Purpose 

Step-Up is an apprenticeship employment and train

provides career potential for low-income persons by 

to work on construction projects that meet certain p

requirements. Step-Up encourages work by offering 

to low-income participants who earn wages while le

the job, supplemented by classroom instruction. The 

initiated in 1992 by HUD and the U.S. Department 

Twenty-five different programs are designated as Ste

Opportunities for Action 

• Link families to work by “enabling” connections t

• Promote solutions that are locally driven and imp

entrepreneurial public and private entities. 

• Affirm traditional values such as the work ethic, f

and self-reliance. 

• Use local resources and assets to maximize urban-b

tion strategies. 

Funding Information 

Funding is provided to public housing authorities th

grams such as Community Development Block Gran

Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency program, HOPE V

Comprehensive Grants. 

Example of Action 

Arizona State University, Maricopa Com

College, Phoenix, Arizona 

The city of Phoenix Housing Department has forged 

nerships with institutions of higher learning to prov
roa State Uversty, aoter parter te pro

program participants apprenticeship positions in its f

maintenance division. The positions are at no cost t

sity and last for 1 year. 

For Further Information 

For general information, contact the Resident Initia

Clearinghouse at 1–800–955–2232 or Richard S. Al

to the Secretary for Labor Relations (Acting), at 20

To learn if your area is involved, contact your local p

authority. 

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Purpose 

The Supportive Housing Program develops housing 

supportive services for people moving from homeless

dent living. Program funds help homeless people live 

place, increase their skills or income, and gain more 

the decisions that affect their lives. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Assist in acquiring a homeless facility. 

• Build, rehabilitate, or lease a homeless facility. 

• Pay for new or increased supportive services to ho

• Meet day-to-day operating expenses of homeless f

administrative expenses. 

Funding Information 

The Supportive Housing Program does not receive s

from HUD, but rather receives funding through the 

Assistance Program accounts. 

Examples of Action 

No examples are available at this time. 

For Further Information 

To obtain more general information about the Supp

Program, contact Jean Whaley, Director of the Divis

Assistance in the Office of Special Needs Assistance 

202–708–2140. 
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Purpose 

The Twenty/20 Education Communities program (fo

of Learners) is designed to provide a collegelike setti

at 25 different public housing developments. The go

dents focus on educational opportunities. Public hou

must pursue private- and public-sector resources to e

training, education, and employment opportunities f

Opportunities for Action 

• Implement changes needed for housing developm

• Offer help to residents who are students of local sc

education institutions. 

• Give residents access to technology by providing c

skills, computers, and educational competence thr

of computers. 

• Provide e-mail accounts to local residents. 

• Staff computer labs with university students throu

funds, volunteers, and class efforts. 

Funding Information 

The Twenty/20 Education Communities program wa

1996 but does not include separate funding. Public h

ties rely heavily on public and private funds for this 

PHA must present itself as having a strong partnersh

college or university. 
The North Lincoln Homes Campus of Learners in D

Colorado, is a partnership of the Denver Housing A

Telecommunications, Inc. (TCI); the Community C

Denver; Denver University; and the Denver school 

partners work together to provide a network of educ

streamlined access to family services, and viable emp

training programs to move North Lincoln’s public h

from public assistance to self-sufficiency. All 206 apa

Lincoln Homes will be wired for computers. In coord

TCI, access to high-technology computer-learning s

provided at an onsite family learning center at North 

Southern Illinois University at Edwards

Edwardsville, Illinois 

Partnering with the East St. Louis Housing Authorit

Illinois University at Edwardsville offers a Campus o

Program with services to 73 families. The program p

self-sufficiency through comprehensive activities tha

helping residents identify needed support services, ed

ing, and career goals and outlining tasks necessary to 

goals. Education, GED, tutorial, and life-skills servic

as well. Residents also receive help in completing a 

Plan—an outline of individual steps to achieve full-

and homeownership. All participants must achieve s

within 5 years. 

Maysville Community College, Maysvill

The Housing Authority of Maysville and Maysville 

College are preparing residents of public housing for 

in a groundbreaking program called Orientation to C

creates a Campus of Learners in a public housing set

gram includes a battery of core classes designed to en

dence, shore up academic preparation, and launch re

liberal arts, science, or technical degree programs. T

authority contributes use of a community center and 

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HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing; the pro

Beverly B. Hardy, 202–708–4214, ext. 4254. 

General descriptions of planned and recently implem

undertaken with local CDBG funds are described in 

each entitlement locality’s Consolidated Plan, availa

HUD’s Web site (http://www.hud.gov/states.html). 

Purpose 

YouthBuild funds programs that help young high sch

obtain education, employment skills, and meaningfu

experience in a construction trade. It enables them t

more productive path toward self-sufficiency and aw

dependence, and crime. In YouthBuild, participants 

ing in the classroom, earning income as trainees at c

and contributing to their communities by helping to 

itate affordable housing. 

Opportunities for Action 

• Counsel participants on their future employment 

• Provide sufficient staff for educational and job-tra

Funding Information 

• FY 1999: $42.5 million 

• FY 2000: $42.5 million 

Future HUD funding is anticipated. 

Example of Action 

Youngstown State University, Youngstow

Several Youngstown, Ohio, organizations, including 

State University, are working together to provide low

dents with training in the construction trades and b

skills. Through both classroom and hands-on instruc

gram teaches participants the basics of carpentry and 

as how to install electrical and plumbing fixtures, dr

and flooring. 
Additional information is also available on the Yout

page at http://www.youthbuild.org/index.shtml. 

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University Partnershi

and Non-HUD Feder

Departments 

Learn and Serve


Corporation for National Servic

The Learn and Serve grant program supports service

grams organized by institutions of higher education a

organizations to benefit communities. For more info

202–606–5000 or access the World Wide Web at 

http://www.cns.gov/learn/index.html. 

Urban Extension Program 

U.S. Department of Agriculture 

The Urban Extension Program coordinates the deliv

tive extension programs run by land-grant universiti

The programs include activities such as urban garden

environmental safety education, and food and nutrit

For more information, contact Orrin E. Smith, Nati

Leader for Urban Programs in the Office of Coopera

Research, Education, and Extension Service, at 202–

Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Inst

Assisting Communities (AN/NH

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

Announced in fiscal year 2000, the Alaska Native/N

Institutions Assisting Communities program is desig

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian colleges and un

their role and effectiveness in addressing community 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

The Community Development Work Study Program 

attract economically disadvantaged and minority stu

in community planning and development by awardi

work stipends, tuition support, and other assistance 

universities. For more information, contact Armand 

Specialist in the Office of University Partnerships, a

Community Outreach Partnership Cent

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

The Community Outreach Partnership Centers Prog

funds to help institutions of higher education form o

for applied research, conduct outreach to communit

hoods, and exchange information on these activities

mation, contact Armand Carriere, Grant Specialist 

University Partnerships, at 202–708–3061. 

Doctoral Dissertation Research Gran

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

The Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Program 

generation of urban scholars, providing $15,000 awa

15 doctoral candidates working to complete their re

tations on housing and urban development issues. Fo

tion, contact Jane Karadbil, Senior Program Analyst 

University Partnerships, at 202–708–1537. 

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communitie

designed to help Hispanic-serving colleges and univ

their role and effectiveness in addressing community 

needs—neighborhood revitalization, housing, and ec

ment—in their localities. HSIAC funds grantees to 

designed primarily to benefit low- and moderate-inc

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Tribal Colleges and Universit

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D

The Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) program 

that includes $5 million in competitive grants to Tri

universities. The goal is to assist local communities w

hood revitalization and housing and economic devel

colleges will provide technical assistance and buildin

their surrounding communities through supportive s

For more information, contact Jane Karadbil, Senior 

in the Office of University Partnerships, at 202–708

Region Office Contact 

New England Boston, Massachusetts Mary Lou Cra

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, New En

O’Neil Federa

10 Causeway S

Boston, MA 0

Phone: 617–56

Fax: 617–565–

Hartford, Connecticut Raymond A. J

Senior Comm

HUD, Hartfor

One Corporat

Hartford, CT 0

Phone: 860–24

Fax: 860–240–

Bangor, Maine Loren W. Cole 

Senior Comm

HUD, Bangor 

202 Harlow St

Chase Buildin

P.O. Box 1384 

Bangor, ME 04

Phone: 207–94

Fax: 207–945–

Manchester, New Hampshire David B. Harr

Senior Comm

HUD, Manch

Norris Cotton 

275 Chestnut 

Manchester, N

Phone: 603–66

Fax: 603–666–
10 Weybosset 

Providence, R

Phone: 401–52

Fax: 401–528–

Burlington, Vermont Michael McN

Senior Comm

HUD, Burling

Federal Buildin

11 Elmwood A

P.O. Box 879 

Burlington, VT 

Phone: 802–95

Fax: 802–951–

New York/ 

New Jersey 

New York, New York Charlie King 

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, New Yo

26 Federal Pla

New York, NY 

Phone: 212–26

Fax: 212–264–

Camden, New Jersey Laura Pelzer 

Senior Comm

HUD, Camden 

Hudson Buildi

800 Hudson S

Camden, NJ 0

Phone: 856–75

Fax: 856–757–

Newark, New Jersey Diane Johnson 

Senior Comm

HUD, Newark 

One Newark C

Newark, NJ 07

Phone: 973–62

Fax: 973–645–

52 
52 Corporate C

Albany, NY 12

Phone: 518–46

Fax: 518–464–

Buffalo, New York Steven Banko 

Senior Comm

HUD, Buffalo 

Lafayette Cou

465 Main Stre

Buffalo, NY 14

Phone: 716–55

Fax: 716–551–

Mid-Atlantic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mary Ann Wi

Acting Secreta

HUD, Mid-At

The Wanamak

100 Penn Squ

Philadelphia, P

Phone: 215–65

Fax: 215–656–

Washington, D.C. Lorraine Richa

Senior Comm

HUD, Washin

820 First Stree

Washington, D

Phone: 202–27

Fax: 202–523–

Wilmington, Delaware Diana Lello 

Senior Comm

HUD, Delawa

One Rodney S

920 King Stree

Wilmington, D

Phone: 302–57

Fax: 302–573–
10 South How

Fifth Floor 

Baltimore, MD 

Phone: 410–96

Fax: 410–962–

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Richard M. Ne

Senior Comm

HUD, Pittsbur

339 Sixth Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 

Phone: 412–64

Fax: 412–644–

Richmond, Virginia William P. Mi

Acting Senior 

HUD, Richmo

3600 West Bro

Richmond, VA 

Phone: 804–27

Fax: 804–278–

Charleston, West Virginia Fred Roncaglio

Senior Comm

HUD, Charles

405 Capitol St

Charleston, W

Phone: 304–34

Fax: 304–347–

Southeast/ 

Caribbean 

Atlanta, Georgia Davey L. Gibs

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, Southe

Five Points Pla

40 Marietta St

Atlanta, GA 3

Phone: 404–33

Fax: 404–730–

404–331–5136 

54 
600 Beacon Pa

Room 300 

Birmingham, A

Phone: 205–29

Fax: 205–290–

Jacksonville, Florida James Walker 

Senior Comm

HUD, Jackson

301 West Bay 

Jacksonville, F

Phone: 904–23

Fax: 904–232–

Miami, Florida Jose Cintron 

Senior Comm

HUD, Florida 

909 SE First A

Miami, FL 331

Phone: 305–53

Fax: 305–536–

Orlando, Florida Michael P. Da

Senior Comm

HUD, Orlando 

3751 Maguire 

Room 270 

Orlando, FL 3

Phone: 407–64

Fax: 407–648–

Tampa, Florida Karen Jackson

Senior Comm

HUD, Tampa 

500 Zack Stree

Tampa, FL 336

Phone: 813–22

Fax: 813–228–
601 West Broa

P.O. Box 1044 

Louisville, KY 

Phone: 502–58

Fax: 502–582–

Jackson, Mississippi Patricia Hoban

Senior Comm

HUD, Jackson 

McCoy Federa

100 West Cap

Room 910 

Jackson, MS 3

Phone: 601–96

or 601–965–47

Fax: 601–965–

Greensboro, North Carolina James E. Black

Senior Comm

HUD, Greensb

Koger Building 

2306 West Me

Greensboro, N

Phone: 336–54

or 4003 

Fax: 336–547–

San Juan, Puerto Rico Michael A. Co

Senior Comm

HUD, Caribbe

171 Carlos E. 

San Juan, PR 0

Phone: 787–76

Fax: 787–766–

Columbia, South Carolina William D. Gr

Senior Comm

HUD, Columb

1835 Assembl

Columbia, SC 

Phone: 803–76

Fax: 803–253–

56 
710 Locust Str

Knoxville, TN 

Phone: 865–54

Fax: 865–545–

Memphis, Tennessee Benjamin F. D

Senior Comm

HUD, Memph

200 Jefferson A

Memphis, TN 

Phone: 901–54

Fax: 901–544–

Nashville, Tennessee Brenda L. Cle

Senior Comm

HUD, Nashvi

235 Cumberla

Suite 200 

Nashville, TN 

Phone: 615–73

Fax: 615–736–

Midwest Chicago, Illinois Rosanna A. M

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, Midwes

Ralph Metcalf

77 West Jackso

Chicago, IL 60

Phone: 312–35

Fax: 312–886–

Springfield, Illinois Debbie Wills 

Senior Comm

HUD, Springf

320 West Was

Seventh Floor 

Springfield, IL 

Phone: 217–49

Fax: 217–492–
151 North De

Suite 1200 

Indianapolis, I

Phone: 317–22

Fax: 317–226–

Detroit, Michigan Regina F. Solo

Senior Comm

HUD, Detroit 

477 Michigan 

Detroit, MI 48

Phone: 313–22

Fax: 313–226–

Flint, Michigan James Sutton 

Senior Comm

HUD, Flint O

1101 South Sa

North Buildin

Flint, MI 4850

Phone: 810–76

Fax: 810–766–

Grand Rapids, Michigan Louis M. Berra 

Senior Comm

HUD, Grand R

Trade Center B

50 Louis Stree

Grand Rapids, 

Phone: 616–45

Fax: 616–456–

Minneapolis, Minnesota Thomas Feene

Senior Comm

HUD, Minnea

220 Second St

Minneapolis, M

Phone: 612–37

Fax: 612–370–

58 
HUD, Cincinn

525 Vine Stree

Cincinnati, O

Phone: 513–68

Fax: 513–684–

Cleveland, Ohio Douglas W. Sh

Senior Comm

HUD, Clevela

1350 Euclid A

Cleveland, OH 

Phone: 216–52

Fax: 216–522–

Columbus, Ohio Thomas Leach 

Senior Comm

HUD, Columb

200 North Hig

Columbus, OH 

Phone: 614–46

Fax: 614–469–

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Delbert Reyno

Senior Comm

HUD, Milwau

310 West Wisc

Room 1380 

Milwaukee, W

Phone: 414–29

Fax: 414–297–

Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Louis G. Ybarr

Acting Secreta

HUD, Southw

801 Cherry St

P.O. Box 2905 

Fort Worth, T

Phone: 817–97

Fax: 817–978–
425 West Cap

Room 900 

Little Rock, A

Phone: 501–32

Fax: 501–324–

New Orleans, Louisiana Jason Gamlin 

Senior Comm

HUD, New O

Hale Boggs Bu

501 Magazine 

New Orleans, 

Phone: 504–58

Fax: 504–589–

Shreveport, Louisiana Martha Sakre 

Senior Comm

HUD, Shrevep

401 Edwards S

Shreveport, LA 

Phone: 318–67

Fax: 318–676–

Albuquerque, New Mexico Michael R. Gr

Senior Comm

HUD, Albuqu

625 Silver Ave

Albuquerque, 

Phone: 505–34

Fax: 505–346–

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Kevin McNee

Senior Comm

HUD, Oklaho

500 West Mai

Oklahoma Cit

Phone: 405–55

Fax: 405–553–

60 
50 East 15th S

Tulsa, OK 741

Phone: 918–58

Fax: 918–581–

Dallas, Texas C. Don Babers 

Senior Comm

HUD, Dallas O

525 Griffin St

Dallas, TX 752

Phone: 214–76

Fax: 214–767–

Houston, Texas George H. Rod

Senior Comm

HUD, Housto

2211 Norfolk, 

Houston, TX 7

Phone: 713–3

Fax: 713–313–

Lubbock, Texas Miguel C. Rin

Senior Comm

HUD, Lubboc

1205 Texas Av

Lubbock, TX 7

Phone: 806–47

Fax: 806–472–

San Antonio, Texas A. Cynthia Le

Senior Comm

HUD, San An

800 Dolorosa 

San Antonio, 

Phone: 210–47

Fax: 210–472–
Kansas City, K

Phone: 913–55

Fax: 913–551–

Des Moines, Iowa William McNa

Senior Comm

HUD, Des Mo

210 Walnut St

Des Moines, IA 

Phone: 515–28

Fax: 515–284–

St. Louis, Missouri Roy E. Pierce 

Senior Comm

HUD, St. Lou

1222 Spruce S

St. Louis, MO 

Phone: 314–53

Fax: 314–539–

Omaha, Nebraska Terry Gratz 

Senior Comm

HUD, Omaha 

10909 Mill Va

Omaha, NE 68

Phone: 402–49

Fax: 402–492–

Rocky Mountains Denver, Colorado Joseph A. Gar

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, Rocky M

633 17th Stree

Denver, CO 8

Phone: 303–67

Fax: 303–672–

62 
Power Block B

7 West Sixth A

Helena, MT 5

Phone: 406–44

Fax: 406–449–

Fargo, North Dakota Joel Manske 

Senior Comm

HUD, Fargo O

657 Second A

Room 366 

Fargo, ND 581

Phone: 701–23

Fax: 701–239–

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sheryl Miller 

Senior Comm

HUD, Sioux F

2400 West 49t

Room I–201 

Sioux Falls, SD 

Phone: 605–33

Fax: 605–330–

Salt Lake City, Utah Julie Fagan 

Senior Comm

HUD, Salt Lak

257 East, 200 

Salt Lake City

Phone: 801–52

Fax: 801–524–

Casper, Wyoming Kelly Jorgense

Senior Comm

HUD, Wyomi

100 East B Str

Casper, WY 82

Phone: 307–26

Fax: 307–261–
450 Golden G

Box 36003 

San Francisco

Phone: 415–43

Fax: 415–436–

Phoenix, Arizona Terry Goddard 

Senior Comm

HUD, Phoenix 

400 North Fift

Phoenix, AZ 8

Phone: 602–37

Fax: 602–379–

Tucson, Arizona Sharon K. Atw

Senior Comm

HUD, Tucson 

33 North Ston

Room 700 

Tucson, AZ 85

Phone: 520–67

Fax: 520–670–

Fresno, California Ann Marie Su

Senior Comm

HUD, Fresno 

2135 Fresno S

Fresno, CA 93

Phone: 559–48

Fax: 559–487–

Los Angeles, California Nelson Herna

Senior Comm

HUD, Los An

611 West Sixt

Los Angeles, C

Phone: 213–89

Fax: 213–894–

64 
925 L Street 

Sacramento, C

Phone: 916–49

Fax: 916–498–

San Diego, California Charles Wilso

Senior Comm

HUD, San Die

Symphony Tow

750 B Street, S

San Diego, CA 

Phone: 619–55

Fax: 619–557–

Santa Ana, California Theresa Cami

Acting Senior 

HUD, Santa A

1600 North Br

Santa Ana, CA 

Phone: 714–79

Fax: 714–796–

Honolulu, Hawaii Gordan Furuta

Senior Comm

HUD, Honolu

7 Waterfront P

500 Ala Moan

Room 500 

Honolulu, HI 

Phone: 808–52

or 259 

Fax: 808–522–

Las Vegas, Nevada Ken Lobene 

Senior Comm

HUD, Las Veg

333 North Ran

Atrium Buildi

Las Vegas, NV 

Phone: 702–38

Fax: 702–388–
3702 South Vi

Suite G–2 

Reno, NV 895

Phone: 775–78

Fax: 775–784–

Northwest/Alaska Seattle, Washington Bob Santos 

Secretary’s Rep

HUD, Northw

909 First Aven

Seattle, WA 9

Phone: 206–22

Fax: 206–220–

Anchorage, Alaska Coleen Bickfo

Senior Comm

HUD, Anchor

949 East 36th 

Anchorage, A

Phone: 907–27

Fax: 907–271–

Boise, Idaho Gary Gillespie 

Senior Comm

HUD, Boise O

Suite 220, Plaz

800 Park Boul

Boise, ID 8371

Phone: 208–33

Fax: 208–334–

Portland, Oregon Thomas C. Cu

Senior Comm

HUD, Portlan

400 Southwest 

Room 700 

Portland, OR 

Phone: 503–32

Fax: 503–326–

66 
U.S. Courthou

920 West Rive

Spokane, WA 

Phone: 509–35

Fax: 509–353–
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