Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan has entered into an agreement with The House of Ruth, Inc., a non-profit organization, to support a project aimed at helping low- and moderate-income households. The project, funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), will include demolishing an unusable shed and building a new shed for donations and client belongings.
The House of Ruth serves battered spouses and their children by providing essential services, and this project is aimed at improving their storage facilities. The city has allocated $11,911 for the project, with the funding coming from the 2024 CDBG program.
The agreement outlines that The House of Ruth must meet federal objectives, such as benefiting low-income individuals and addressing community development needs. The project is expected to be completed over the course of 12 months.
The agreement will run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, ensuring sufficient time for the project’s completion.
This collaboration between the city and The House of Ruth highlights Dothan’s ongoing commitment to supporting non-profits that serve vulnerable populations.
