Griffith Announces $1,408,507 HHS Head Start Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a roughly $1.4 million grant for Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This grant for more than $1.4 million helps People Incorporated of Virginia advance services that promote childhood education…

Griffith Announces $750,000 HHS Grant to SWVA Community Health Systems, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant as part of an opioid response program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Substance use disorder disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where resources and opportunities for medical…

Griffith Announces $545,692 ARC Grant for Wise County

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $545,692 grant. The funding will support the Riverview sewer extension project and connect 22 households to the county wastewater system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Residents in rural areas are sadly prone to lack of access to adequate wastewater systems.…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Lee County

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support a waterline extension project for the Town of Stickleyville and connect 12 households to the municipal water system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “People with poor access to safe and reliable drinking water are vulnerable to health…

Griffith Announces $550,000 DOJ Grant for Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society a $550,000 grant. The funding will support providing legal assistance to victims of violence, among other victim services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Many families often do not have the financial means to afford legal…

Griffith Announces Nearly $600,000 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a $599,996 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Tri-Area Community Health consists of dedicated healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive health care…

Griffith Announces $600,000 HHS Grant to SWVA Community Health Systems, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $600,000 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems provides healthcare support and services for several localities…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant to Dickenson County PSA

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Dickenson County Public Service Authority a $700,000 grant. The funding will support water line replacement and connect 45 households along Backbone Ridge Road. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Leaks and failures in water and sewer systems can create poor health and environmental…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant to Sunset Holler, Inc.

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Sunset Holler, Inc. a $700,000 grant. The funding will support the Southern Gap Amphitheater Project. This project will create a 2,500 seat commercial-grade amphitheater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “According to a feasibility study, a Southern Gap Amphitheater will create 8 full…

Griffith Announces $100,000 NIST Grant to Blacksburg’s Jensen Hughes, Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Jensen Hughes, located in Blacksburg, a $100,000 grant for a project that involves a Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) to improve fire growth predictions. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Improvements in fire and building safety systems enhance…

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