Press release from city of Asheville:
At its May 10, 2022 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the American Rescue Plan Act funding recommendations. These funds, in the amount of $11,723,257, come from ARPA funding.
City Council voted unanimously to authorize City Manager, Debra Campbell, to disperse America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to qualified applicants.
Those Recipients are:
- COA Inclusive & Accessible Gov.: City of Asheville CAPE, $514,120
- Community Engagement: Young Men’s Inst. Cultural Center, $800,000
- Southside Kitchen: We Give A Share, Inc., $90,000
- Homeless Services Program: Eliada Homes, Inc., $473,050
- Litter & Cleanliness Program: City of Asheville, $500,000
- HELP2Day: Eagle Market Streets Devl Corp, $143,128
- Mobile Meals Expansion: Food Connection Inc., $221,676
- Domestic Violence Intervention: SPARC Foundation, $153,483
- Affordable Housing: Thrive Asheville, $135,000
- Upgrade: Dwntwn restrooms City of Asheville, $650,000
- Emerg. Shelter: Domestic Violence Helpmate, $2,000,000
- Mountain Community Capital Fund: Mountain BizCapital, Inc. dba, $1,293,000
- Continuum of Victims’ Services: The Mediation Center, $900,000
- Perm Supportive Housing Expansion: Homeward Bound of WNC, $999,900
- Equity & Resiliency: Affordable Home Habitat for Humanity, $600,000
- Clean-Energy Upgrades Housing: Green Built Alliance, $250,000
- Housing for Women& Children: ABCCM, $999,900
- Housing & Income Stability: Pisgah Legal Services, $1,000,000
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