Fayetteville nonprofits to unveil new HUD-funded community programs [Video]

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — The City of Fayetteville is asking for the public’s input on how best to use federal dollars for community programs and services. This is the latest round of a community grant Fayetteville has been receiving from HAD annually for about 30 years.

The city said it has crafted a budget of an estimated $300,000 to give to 10 nonprofits for things such as housing assistance, neighborhood revitalization, and various community enrichment efforts.

“The money has been very instrumental in helping us to fulfill our mission,” said Christiana Adeyemi, the executive director of Better Health.

Adeyemi said Better Health hopes to use $25,000 in the proposed budget to give uninsured people healthcare access and medical supplies. She said stabilizing their healthcare makes it easier to keep a roof over their heads.

“Those people can go back to work, they can go back to school and become productive citizens and help us …