Dubuque homelessness services get state funding in $6 million Iowa Finance Authority round

Some area organizations are receiving funding from the state of Iowa to assist them in helping people dealing with homelessness, Radio Dubuque reports. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has approved more than $6 million to help organizations across the state provide shelter and services to Iowans facing homelessness or a housing crisis. Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, based in Dubuque, is receiving nearly $97,000 from the Emergency Solutions grant funding. The Dubuque Community Y Crisis Services is receiving just over $16,000 from the Shelter Assistance Fund. The Project of the Quad Cities, which also serves Dubuque, Jackson and Clayton counties, is receiving $160,000 from the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. The IFA is also inviting Iowans to support local organizations through its Give Where You Live campaign during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 15 through 21.