$65K in affordable housing grants awarded in Jefferson Co.

JEFFERSON, Wis. — Leaders in Jefferson County are celebrating what they call a major investment in affordable housing after Wisconsin`s Housing and Economic Development Authority awarded $65,000 in foundation grants to Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin.

The two grants will fund critical safety and accessibility improvements to existing affordable housing units, including paying for a new sprinkler system at the Orchard Hollow Apartments in Jefferson and support the rebuilding of a flood-damaged unit in Dane County that serves people with disabilities.

Brad Paul, director of mission at Goodwill South Central Wisconsin, emphasized the broader impact of the funding beyond the physical improvements...

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Leo`s notes: While the funding won’t add new units, it preserves critical affordable housing and protects vulnerable residents. The investment underscores that maintaining safe, dignified homes is as essential as building new ones.