The city of Corpus Christi will invest $5.2 million to address homelessness and make critical park improvements.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Corpus Christi grants to support underserved residents battling homelessness and to make improvements to community parks and facilities.
Corpus Christi will allocate $3.8 million from the funding to supplement homelessness initiatives, providing:
- $1.4 million to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority for tenant-based rental assistance.
- $1.2 million to Endeavors for supportive services.
- $1.2 million to Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living for supportive services.
The remaining $1.4 million will enable the city to make improvements to local parks, infrastructure and recreational amenities. Plans for the allocated funds include:
- Improving basketball courts across three parks.
- Installing swings, tables, benches and barbeques at 24 parks.
- Renovating a pool.
- Making roof repairs for recreation centers.
- Installing fencing.
- Improving lighting.
- Enhancing playgrounds.
- Designing a gym generator.
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