YNDC Awarded $1.25 Million Grant from HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program

Thursday, April 11, 2024. 

On April 9, 2024, YNDC was awarded a $1.25 Million Grant from the HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program grant. This was a nationally competitive grant program and YNDC was one of three awardees in Ohio. The funding will be used to make accessibility modifications and necessary repairs for households with an older adult.

YNDC is partnering with EasterSeals and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) on the program. The services will be provided in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. TNP and YNDC will complete the necessary outreach and intake processes. Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants from Easterseals will conduct assessments of eligible homes and assist with prioritizing necessary home modifications. YNDC will manage the projects.

More information will be provided in the coming months.