August 31, 2016

Rep. Ruben Gallego Helps Chicanos Por La Causa Secure $800K Grant for Economic Development

Washington, DC – The Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Chicanos Por La Causa has been awarded an $800,000 grant by the Administration for Children and Families’ Community Economic Development program to support job creation and economic development in Arizona.

The new funding will help CPLC provide comprehensive assistance for local entrepreneurs to establish and grow current operations. The project expects to create 40 new full-time employment opportunities, most of which will be designated for low-income Arizonans.

Rep. Ruben Gallego sent a letter in April to Mark Greenberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families, in support of CPLC’s grant application.

Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:

“At a time when working families are struggling to make ends meet, this project will allow CPLC to invest in and help grow local businesses that will create jobs for low-income Arizonans.

“I want to congratulate CPLC on receiving this significant award, which will help the organization to continue its important economic and community development work in Arizona.”