ALT HUD’s Accomplishments in Rental Assistance Since 2023, HUD has awarded or made available over $77 million in funds to prevent homelessness among youth aging out of the foster care system Served almost 90,000 veterans through the VASH program—the most veterans served at any point in the program’s history Established flexibilities to help people locate apartments, and increased collaboration with landlords across the country Incorporated private rental data to ensure vouchers could be used, in an ever-changing rental market

ALT An image of the full letter with the White House seal. The text is below: The White House Washington August 22, 2024 It is my pleasure to join in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). I am proud to have supported the bill that created this program, and I am honored to celebrate its lasting legacy today. Every American deserves housing that is affordable and a community that is resilient. It's about more than having a safe place to call home—it's a part of the American Dream. And since it was established five decades ago, CDBG has been instrumental in bringing that dream within reach for countless people across the country. The impact of CDBG has been transformative. This program has supported lifechanging projects in the more than 1,200 jurisdictions and hundreds of Tribes it serves. From expanding affordable housing to driving efforts to end veteran homelessness, CDBG has been a light in the lives of millions. Under my Administration...