The Chestnut Court Tenants Association has been awarded a $261,219 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative (CFDA 14.895). This 3-year grant, effective June 1, 2024, will support the implementation of a locally-based, job-driven approach to increase earnings and employment outcomes for public housing residents in Watch Hill, RI. The Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative provides comprehensive workforce development services, including work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. By delivering these holistic employment support services, the program aims to address poverty among public housing residents and enable economic self-sufficiency.
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