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COVID-19 RESPONSE
The City of Arlington received funding through the Coronavirus Aid , Relief and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act to prevent , prepare for and respond to coronavirus . The funding under CDBG was used to provide immediate needs such as rental assistance , utility assistance , meal delivery and food pantry services , youth services , mental health services , provision of childcare for essential workers . The CARES Act funding under the ESG program was used to shelter the homeless , prevent homelessness , provide street outreach for unsheltered homeless persons and families .