US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) and US Representative Patrick McHenry (NC-10) today announced that Reinvestment in Communities of Gaston County, Inc. has received a grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Section 811 program.  The grant, totaling $1,330,500, will be used to develop the Redbud Apartments into eight units for low-income persons who are disabled by chronic mental illness.  

Each of the eight units includes a living and dining area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.  Ground-level units will be handicap accessible and a ninth two-bedroom unit will be included for a resident project manager.

“I’m proud that this grant funding is being used in our district to help people suffering from mental illness find safe and affordable housing,” said Rep. Myrick.  “Surely one of the first steps toward recovery from mental illness is the ability to find a stable place to live, and I’m grateful for the efforts made in Gaston County to assist these individuals in getting back on their feet.”

The grant is part of HUD’s Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations to develop rental properties for very low income adults with disabilities. 

“Now more than ever, Gaston County needs federal investments in economic development projects that directly benefit those most in need of our help," said Rep. McHenry (NC-10).  Patrick McHenry also represents Gaston County.

“These grants will help thousands of our nation’s very low-income elderly and persons with disabilities find decent housing that they can afford,” said HUD Secretary Steve Preston.  “Neither group should ever have to worry about being able to find a safe place to live.”


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