WHEDA Foundation awards local housing advocates

ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) -The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority presented checks to multiple organizations to improve housing options in the Chippewa Valley on Wednesday.

Grace Lutheran Communities, Hope Village, Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, and Stepping Stones of Dunn County received checks from WHEDA totaling $133,700 to improve accessibility and resources at shelters and transitional residences.

WHEDA is a public agency with a mission to expand access to affordable housing across the Badger State.

Corrisa Villeneuve, the Executive Director of Stepping Stones of Dunn County, said the grant money is helping them make their shelters ADA accessible at a time when the need for housing is high....