The funding will be used to expand resident staffing to ensure all residents of Avesta Housing have access to services such as health care and nutrition programs, educational and employment opportunities, professional certification and English language classes.

The grant’s goal is to help people previously challenged by homelessness build economic stability and create homebuying and wealth-generating opportunities.

“It has been well-reported that there is a critical need for safe, quality, affordable housing. It is equally as important that households achieve long-term stability and success once housing has been secured,” said Avesta President and CEO Rebecca Hatfield.