SUCCESS STORIES: CDBG Funding, ASSIST, and Jessica
4/2/2024
Jessica was able to make necessary accessibility accommodations to her home thanks to ASSIST Inc. and their Housing Stability Division CDBG-funded programming. These modifications included retrofitting the home entrance, bathroom, and several doorways, changes that Jessica could not have afforded on her own. In her own words:
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the ASSIST accessibility program that is funded by Salt Lake City. The program has been a blessing in my life that has completely changed my life. The modifications…have allowed me to remain independent and happy in my home. Without this program, I would have had to relocate.
Jessica is one of the many clients ASSIST has been able to serve over the course of their CDBG award; as of May of this year, they have leveraged their funding to serve 132 clients, many with needs like Jessica.
All client names have been changed. All stories and photos shared on the Housing Stability Division website are shared with permission. If you wish to submit your own success story, or for more information on multimedia release authorizations, you can email housingstabiliy@slc.gov, or call 801-535-7712.