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Organizations in Coventry, Warwick and Westerly will share in a total of $13.2 million-plus in federal money aimed at helping people get affordable housing, according to U.S. Sen. Jack Reed's office.

The goal is to help increase affordable housing supply with supportive services for the elderly and disabled people. These programs allow individuals to live independently in a safe and supportive environment. Section 202 and 811 also provide rent subsidies for the projects to help make them affordable.

The money comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 202 and Section 811 Supportive Housing Programs.

"This federal aid is targeted to help vulnerable citizens with limited resources find a safe, decent place to live," Reed said in the statement. "It also helps refurbish old properties and creates more affordable housing in Coventry, Warwick, and Westerly."

Here's the breakdown:

* Coventry Housing Association Corporation is getting $4,925,800 in "202" money to develop 34 one-bedroom units of newly built housing in three buildings for very low-income elderly people in Coventry. The association is also getting $480,300 for a three-year rental subsidy.

* The Saint Elizabeth Community of Warwick is getting $5,153,700 in "202" money to build 34 one-bedroom housing units for very low-income elderly and frail elderly people. An additional $480,300 is also coming for a three-year rental subsidy.

* The House of Hope Community Development Corporation in Warwick is getting $724,300 in "811" money to rehabilitate convalescent home and develop five affordable housing units for very low-income disabled people. The development corporation is also getting $70,800 for a three-year rental subsidy.

* WARM Inc. in Westerly is getting $1,278,100 to build eight independent living units for disabled people and their families. Also on the way is $113,100 for a three-year rental subsidy.

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