In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Community Development Administrator David Brower and Analyst Raney Whitwell discuss how their department uses federal grants to provide essential resources and works closely with nonprofits and City departments to address critical needs. Continue reading Podcast: How the City’s Community Development Division plans for people, not just spaces
In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Community Development Analyst Raney Whitwell discusses the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which unlocks federal grant funding to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Whitwell encourages residents to participate in a public survey about the plan. Continue reading Video/Podcast: How the 5-Year Consolidated Plan helps low- and moderate-income residents
The City of College Station’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan development is underway, and we want to hear from you about the existing public facilities, public services, housing, and other aspects that can be improved to serve our residents better. A short survey will be open through March 21 to gather your vital input. Continue reading Your Voice Matters: Participate in the City’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan Public Survey
Since its inception in 1984, the annual Point in Time Count has been essential in gaining insight into homelessness and tracking progress toward ending it across the United States. On Jan. 23, College Station will participate in the nationwide initiative to determine the extent of homelessness in our community. Continue reading 3 ways you can get involved in the Point of Time Count to address area homelessness
As homelessness continues to affect vulnerable populations, the City of College Station has partnered with the Twin City Mission to establish the L.E.A.D. Program to provide assistance and supportive services. We invite our community to the program’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. at College Station City Hall. Continue reading CS, Twin City Mission unite to empower at-risk residents and families facing homelessness
As part of National Community Development Week, we are recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant and the remarkable achievements it’s made possible. On Thursday, College Station city leaders and staff invite the public to a celebration reception from 2-4 p.m. at the LULAC Oak Hill Apartments at 1105 Anderson Street. The complex is the city’s latest CDBG-supported project. Continue reading Community Development Week celebrates the positive impact of the CDBG program in our city
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