MONTGOMERY RECEIVES MILLIONS FOR HOUSING PROGRAM
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROPOSE A PROJECT IN WASHINGTON , D . C .
MPD TUITION ASSISTANCE SIGNED BY MAYOR REED
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND HELPS HBCU SCHOLARS SOAR
MONTGOMERY RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WATER QUALITY ACHIEVEMENTS
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXPANDING
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MONTGOMERY RECEIVES MILLIONS FOR HOUSING PROGRAM
The U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) awarded Montgomery $ 3,581,160 through its Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing ( PRO Housing ) program . This program is designed to support local efforts to expand affordable housing options and improve housing accessibility . The City will use this funding to build new energy-efficient affordable housing units and rehabilitate existing homeowner units while providing job training and employment opportunities for low-to-moderate-income residents who reside in West Montgomery along the Selma to Montgomery Trail .
MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROPOSE A PROJECT IN WASHINGTON , D . C .
MPD TUITION ASSISTANCE SIGNED BY MAYOR REED
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery welcomed home local high school students , John Alford from the Montgomery Academy and Yash Param from LAMP who were able to propose a project that addressed critical issues in their community in the 2024 YMCA Changemakers Summit in Washington , D . C . Alford ’ s and Param ’ s proposal was for establishing a Youth In Government ( YIG ) Club in Montgomery Public Schools .
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND HELPS HBCU SCHOLARS SOAR
Trenholm State Community College and Alabama State University hosted the Thurgood Marshall College Fund ( TMCF ) HBCU Scholars SOAR Summer Program . SOAR ( Seeking Observing & Achieving Results ) provides 94 rising seniors from 17 states the opportunity to discover academic and career opportunities available after high school at HBCUs and HBCCs in the River Region . Students participated in seminars , presentations , networking opportunities and workshops to learn about college preparation skills .
MONTGOMERY RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WATER QUALITY ACHIEVEMENTS
The Montgomery Water and Sewer Board was recognized as a leading water and wastewater service provider in Alabama , earning awards from the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association ( AWPCA ) the Alabama / Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association ( AWWA ), and Alabama ’ s Water Environment Association ( AWEA ). These honors show the dedication of the Montgomery Water and Sewer Board to uphold the highest quality standards , achieve operational excellence and foster a strong culture of safety .
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a new partnership with Faulkner University that allows police officers to receive a 60-percent tuition reduction at the university and designate two family members to receive a 50-percent tuition reduction . All children of full-time MPD personnel will be eligible for a 50-percent reduction for adult undergrad courses at the campus .
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXPANDING
Montgomery-based Central Alabama Community Foundation partnered with the Community Foundation of East Alabama to enhance philanthropic services and community impact across a broader region of the state . The Community Foundation of East Alabama is now known as the East Alabama Community Foundation . As a result of the merger , the CACF ’ s services will expand into Lee , Chambers , Russell and Tallapoosa counties .