WDBJ 7 in Roanoke recently reported on a siginificant amount of federal funding heading to Virginia to help with a variety of housing programs. The more than $36 million will be used to support community development and affordable housing.

"Virginia is getting more than $36 million in federal funding for a variety of housing programs.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said Monday the funding will be used to support community development and produce more affordable housing.

The money includes $19.6 million in Community Development Block Grants, $14.2 million in HOME Investment Partnerships, $1.7 million in Emergency Shelter Grants and $667,943 for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS."

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