The Obama administration has selected Rockford to participate in a federal program to help the city prevent crime and move people out of poverty and into jobs.Rockford was among seven economically distressed cities selected Thursday for the second round of Strong Cities, Strong Communities. The program will bring a team of full-time, part-time and advisory federal personnel to town to help the city cut through red tape among federal agencies and make more efficient use of the city's existing federal aid.The city, along with partners such as the Workforce Investment Board, Rockford Housing Authority and others, receive millions of federal dollars every year to address housing, transportation, education, job training and other initiatives.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Rockford one of 7 new cities in Obama's Strong Cities, Strong Communities program - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL
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