Lamont McClure and the Northampton County Department of Veterans Affairs have received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund for the purpose of providing housing assistance to veterans.

“Northampton County is ardently embracing the national goal to end veteran homelessness by establishing our own Veteran Rapid Rehousing Program,” says Lamont McClure. “Our goal is to meet the needs of every veteran citizen of Northampton County so they can further their health and independence.”

The program is defined as utility and rent assistance for eligible County veterans with qualifying low-to-moderate incomes.

The Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development applied for the grant. Community Specialist, Rebecca Sanchez, was promoted last year to write grants for the County.