Alaska charity races to disperse rent relief before deadline
by The Associated Press
Last Updated Dec 19, 2020 at 11:42 am EDT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska The Anchorage branch of a national non-profit is racing to disperse the last of a $20 million grant meant for rent or mortgage assistance by Dec. 30 to avoid sending funds back to the federal government.
United Way of Anchorage said Thursday that it has about $7 million left to dispense from the rent relief program, which began in June.
Qualifying residents were initially granted at most $1,000 from the program, but they are now eligible to apply for three $1,000 checks.
United Way has been actively calling people who previously applied for only one check to determine if they are still eligible for additional funds.
December 19, 2020 - 8:33 AM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Anchorage branch of a national non-profit is racing to disperse the last of a $20 million grant meant for rent or mortgage assistance by Dec. 30 to avoid sending funds back to the federal government.
United Way of Anchorage said Thursday that it has about $7 million left to dispense from the rent relief program, which began in June.
Qualifying residents were initially granted at most $1,000 from the program, but they are now eligible to apply for three $1,000 checks.
United Way has been actively calling people who previously applied for only one check to determine if they are still eligible for additional funds.