May 21, 2009
Funds Will Help Support Groups Assisting Those in Dire Need
Charities that provide food and shelter have been facing greater demands for their services since the recession began, and many have struggled to cover their costs. Now the federal stimulus law is about to send organizations government aid to to pick up some of the tab.
Congress provided $100-million in the stimulus package to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, a 26-year-old effort that relies on 2,500 local boards to distribute money to charities that meet basic needs. Those
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