James Grier and Mantua Gardens East, Inc. improperly threatened low-income tenants with eviction
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it immediately suspended James H. Grier and Mantua Gardens East, Inc. (MGE) of Philadelphia from doing business with the U.S. Government. In addition to the immediate suspension announced today, HUD also proposed their debarments to prevent Grier and the company from participating in government-related business for a period of five years.
HUD’s actions are based upon Grier and MGE’s improper withdrawal of $325,000 from reserves without HUD approval and submission of false and misleading financial reports to HUD. MGE also failed to provide sufficient notice to tenants of its intention to opt out of the Section 8 project-based program, thereby denying the tenants adequate time to make housing arrangements, and threatening them with eviction.More on HUD Suspends Philly Company for Inadequate Notice
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Language Interpretation Service will Assist Limited English Proficient Callers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has launched the HUD Language Line, a telephone language service pilot that will offer live, one-on-one interpretation services in more than 175 languages. Accessible throughout the nation, the language line will help HUD staff to better communicate with Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and families about HUD housing programs, services, and activities.
“Access to government should not be determined by how well a person speaks English,” said John Trasviña, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “The HUD Language Line is another example of HUD’s efforts to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency have equal access to HUD programs and services.”More on HUD Announces Telephone Language Service Pilot
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| December 28, 2011 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) of Jefferson Parish Housing will be hosting a MEDICAL OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., at the Community Center, which is located at 1718 Betty Street, Marrero, La.
There will be blood pressure screening, and a short talk on the signs of diabetes, stroke, heart attack and hepatitis. There will also be a registered dietician to speak on nutrition and its positive affects to remaining healthy and strong.
We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Kathy Barbier
FSS Coordinator
Jefferson Parish Housing Program
Sonya Stanley
FSS Program Clerk
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