Three local agencies have been awarded 2 million dollars in state grant money to support their efforts to reduce homelessness.
The Home Illinois funding is being directed toward permanent housing programs through Fifth Street Renaissance, Helping Hands and Mercy Community.
Governor JB Pritzker joined local officials at the Helping Hands facility on Springfield’s east side on Monday to announce the grant award.
Helping Hands Executive Director Robert Gillespie said supportive housing is effective in reducing homelessness.
Heartland Housed Executive Director Josh Sabo said much work has been done to reduce local homelessness in the past five years, including a greatly-increased capacity with the addition of the Helping Hands shelter.
