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Kansas City, MO - July 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Obama Administration announced July 7 that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating approximately $190 million to more than 550 new projects throughout the United States that will assist thousands of individuals and families who are homeless.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - July 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today announced his administration returned a record $35 million in Unclaimed Property to a record 92,000 account holders during fiscal year 2010.

WASHINGTON, DC. - March 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond (R-MO) today addressed Missouri and national advocates for better neighborhoods and moderate- and low-income housing at the National NeighborWorks Association’s (NNA) Annual Legislative Day. During the event, Bond stressed the importance of the work done by organizations like NeighborWorks, particularly during the housing crisis, to help families find affordable housing and save their homes from foreclosure through services like counseling.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful)today applauded the House Committee on Veterans for voting unanimously to send a bill to the full House that protects and respects the service of Missouri's military veterans. The Veterans Medals Bill, HB 1745, ensures military medals held by Unclaimed Property in Treasurer Zweifel's office will never be auctioned or sold. Treasurer Zweifelestablished the administrative policy that led to HB 1745 upon taking office

Washington, DC - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt announced today grants totaling more than $942,009 to six local agencies that provide programs for homeless families and individuals. The Consortium of Care Homeless Assistance program provides grants for transitional housing, permanent housing and support services. Funding is awarded in an annual national competition.

vWASHINGTON, D.C. - December 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release more than $23 million in federal grant funds to local Missouri homeless assistance programs

WASHINGTON, DC - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond has introduced legislation that will increase funding to provide transitional housing for homeless veterans, calling it our nation’s sacred responsibility to support the men and women who answered America’s call to serve.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond today announced that he secured more than $30 million to invest in Missouri’s transportation infrastructure and housing needs.

Governor's budget office worked with Veterans Commission to ensure funding was available for both the capital improvements and for ongoing operations at the homes. JEFFERSON CITY, MO - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Jay Nixon announced more than $16.1 million in capital improvement projects that will benefit each of the seven veterans' homes in Missouri and two of the state's cemeteries for veterans. The Governor said his budget office worked in close cooperation with the Missouri Veterans Commission to ensure there were sufficient funds available for both the construction projects and for ongoing operations of the veterans' homes for the next five years.

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing Kansas City’s Lead-Based Paint...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a continued effort to spur the state’s economy, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) is issuing a call for proposals for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) “Category 3” projects in accordance with the state’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program Substantial Amendment. The department has made $10,666,047 available for distribution under this category.

JEFFERSON CITY - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that four Missouri organizations that offer various services to Missouri children have been approved for a total of $746904 in Youth Opportunities Program tax credits.

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in seven counties in the ‘Show Me State’WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today...

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in central and southern MissouriWASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced HUD will...

The Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness, Missouri Housing Development Commission, numerous not-for-profit and government agencies, and faith based organizations will partner to conduct a...