Bank of America Award

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Awards $10,000 to Broward Housing Solutions®

          The Bank of America Charitable Foundation granted $10,000 to Broward Housing Solutions® in support of the organization’s Rental Subsidy Program, which provides affordable, permanent and safe rental housing to mental health consumers for only 30% of their income, typically $220 per month.

          “It’s extremely rewarding to provide housing for those who otherwise may be living on the street,” said Lisa A. Vecchi, President/CEO of Broward Housing Solutions®.  “And it’s so encouraging when institutions like Bank ofAmericastep up to support this important cause.  We thank them wholeheartedly.”

          Bank of America is committed to creating meaningful change in the communities it serves through philanthropic efforts, associate volunteerism, community development activities and investing, support of arts and culture programming and environmental initiatives. It is committed to building strong, healthy neighborhoods to live, work and dream by investing in innovative programs designed to serve local community needs.

          Bank of America is delighted to support Broward Housing Solutions’ Rental Housing Program to help sustain its investment in the continued strengthening and development of our communities. Bank of America’s partnership with Broward Housing Solutions is just one example of how Bank of America is setting opportunity in motion in our communities,” said Lori Chevy, Broward market president and business banking executive.

          Broward Housing Solutions® is a 501(c)3, non-profit, certified housing development organization (CHDO), that provides housing through its Rental Housing Program, assists with rent payments through its Rental Subsidy Program, provides housing to aged-out foster adults through its Housing Solutions for Young Adults program, and assists consumers become homeowners through its Lease-to-Buy program.  For more information, call 954-764-2800.