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Media Advisory No. 0108.15 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623
HUD SECRETARY JULIÁN CASTRO AND USDA SECRETARY TOM VILSACK TO MAKE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON PROMISE ZONE INITIATIVE
WASHINGTON - On Friday, December 18, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. (EST), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will host a media conference call to make an important announcement on the Promise Zone Initiative (see details below). Promise Zones are high-poverty communities where the federal government partners with local leaders to increase economic activity, improve educational opportunities, leverage private investment, reduce violent crime, enhance public health and address other priorities identified by the community. Through the Promise Zone designation, communities will work directly with federal, state and local agencies to give local leaders proven tools to improve the quality of life in some of the country’s most vulnerable areas.
WHO: Julián Castro, HUD Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary
WHAT: Media call to discuss Promise Zone Initiative
WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2015 10:30 a.m. EST
CALL INFORMATION:
Phone: (800) 230-1059 Confirmation Number: 381903
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For 50 years, HUD's mission has been to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and http://espanol.hud.gov. Join us in celebrating HUD’s 50th Anniversary this year and visit www.hud.gov/50. You can also connect with HUD on social media and follow Secretary Castro on Twitter and Facebook or sign up for news alerts on HUD's Email List.
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