WHEDA Announces $800,000 in Foundation Grants

Riley to hold press conference at 1:30 p.m. at Quaker Housing, Inc.

MADISON - The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA®) Executive Director Antonio Riley announced today that the WHEDA Housing Foundation is allocating $800,000 in grants to nonprofits in Wisconsin whose mission includes meeting the housing needs of low-income or disadvantaged populations.

Over $83,000 will go to non-profits in Madison, including Quaker Housing, a low-income, 70-unit senior living facility where Riley will make the announcement.

Grants are awarded in two categories; emergency/transitional housing and permanent housing. WHEDA Foundation grants are awarded annually to increase the quantity and quality of housing stock serving people in need. Since 1985, the foundation has awarded $17,213,000 to housing providers in Wisconsin.

Who: WHEDA Executive Director Antonio Riley
What: Press Conference to announce WHEDA Foundation Grants
Where: Quaker Housing Community Room, 2025 Taft Street
When: Monday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m.