Media Releases

Information located in this section of the Missouri Housing Development Commission Web site is designed to provide information and news for working journalists. General information about MHDC programs is provided in the Program Overview section. Contact Brandon Laster, Public Information Officer, for more information about media releases, fact sheets and material contained in the meeting agendas.

2008 Media Releases

	2008-01-17 Media Release - Homeless Count to Take Place January 30th
	2008-01-03 Media Release - Missouri Agencies Receive $22.5 Million in Local Homeless Support Funding

2007 Media Releases

	2007-11-01 Media Release - MHDC and Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness to Recognize Homeless Awareness Week
	2007-10-15 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set for Housing Development Funding
	2007-09-24 Media Release - Missouri Housing Development Commission Receives National Award for Excellence
	2007-09-07 Media Release - Organizations receive Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards
	2007-06-16 Media Release - Commission Appoints Executive Director
	2007-05-21 Media Release - Officers Elected for Housing Commission
	2007-05-14 Media Release - Governor Announces Opening of 2007 DREAM Initiative
	2007-04-05 Media Release - Monarch Building and Jazz District Apartments Grand Opening
	2007-03-28 Media Release - Homeless program application training set April 12-13
	2007-02-22 Media Release - Missouri agencies receive $25.7 million in local homeless support funding
	2007-01-19 Media Release - Housing Commission approves State Housing Tax Credit Study
	2007-01-05 Media Release -Governor’s Committee to End Homelessness seeks to count state’s homeless; Calls for Missourians’ Assistance

2006 Media Releases

	2006-12-15 Media Release - Four DREAM Communities Receive Housing Funding
	2006-12-15 Media Release - Commission funds 39 affordable housing developments across the state
	2006-12-15 Media Release - Housing services programs awarded $6.3 million in grants
	2006-12-09 Media Release - Community agencies receive $2 million in home repair funds
	2006-10-27 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set for Housing Development Funding
	2006-10-27 Media Advisory - Treasurer marks opening of energy efficient affordable housing
	2006-10-05 Media Release - Organizations receive Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards
	2006-09-26 Media Release - Blunt Announces First Annual DREAM Initiative Inductees
	2006-09-07 Media Release - Housing professionals registering for September conference in Springfield
	2006-08-24 Media Release - Commission offers $2 million for home repair financing to nonprofits
	2006-08-21 Media Release - Millions available for housing construction and rehabilitation
	2006-08-21 Media Release - Commission makes $6.3 million available for housing services organizations
	2006-07-27 Media Release - 2006 Governor’s Conference on Housing set for Sept. 28-29 in Springfield
	2006-07-05 Media Release - Commission offers opportunity for public comments on allocation plans
	2006-06-23 Media Release - MHDC staff drop books, grab hammers
	2006-06-20 Media Release - Governor Unveils DREAM Initiative for Downtown Revitalization
	2006-05-23 Media Release - Officers Elected for Housing Commission
	2006-03-22 Media Release - MHDC partners with Kansas City Habitat for “Homes from the Heartland” project
	2006-03-10 Media Release - MACO Development recognized for Park Hills preservation project
	2006-03-09 Media Release - Carlson Gardner Development Wins Preserve Missouri Award
	2006-03-02 Media Release - Commission hosts multifamily apartment management conference
	2006-02-24 Media Release - State Treasurer cuts ribbon at St. Joseph lofts
	2006-02-22 Media Release - Loft opening represents more affordable housing for St. Joseph
	2006-02-22 Media Release - Standard and Poor’s reaffirms AA+ issuer credit rating
	2006-01-24 Media Release - MHDC honors lending institutions with Certified Lender seal

2005 Media Releases

	2005-12-09 Media Release - Commission funds 37 affordable housing developments across the state
	2005-12-09 Media Release - Commission awards 90 grants totaling $6 million for housing services programs
	2005-12-09 Media Release - Commission awards $1.65 million in home repair funding to community agencies
	2005-12-05 Media Release - Commission expected to decide on millions in 2006 affordable housing funding
	2005-11-12 Media Release - Early 20th Century Buildings Provide Rental Housing in Springfield
	2005-10-28 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set for Housing Development Funding
	2005-10-28 Media Release - MHDC joins DED to seek public input
	2005-10-27 Media Release - Notices of Public Hearing and Request for Public Comment
	2005-10-21 Media Release - Commission Accepts Executive Director Resignation
	2005-10-12 Media Release - Early 20th Century Buildings Provide Rental Housing in Springfield
	2005-08-26 Media Release - Residents, local leaders celebrating opening of Pacific senior apartments
	2005-07-19 Media Release - State Treasurer celebrates Saddlewood reopening after rehab
	2005-07-09 Media Release - Lieutenant Governor cuts ribbon on school house conversion
	2005-06-05 Media Release - Commission offers opportunity for public comments on allocation plans
	2005-05-25 Media Release - Archbishop celebrates senior apartment opening in Warrenton
	2005-05-22 Media Release - New Officers Elected for Housing Commission
	2005-05-04 Media Release - Ceremonies to mark opening affordable senior apartments in Jefferson City
	2005-04-21 Media Release - State Treasurer breaks ground for Independence senior apartments
	2005-03-23 Media Release - Senator Bond opens first Universal Design multifamily development
	2005-02-04 Media Release - HUD honors Commission with Shining Star Award

2004 Media Releases

	2004-12-17 Media Release - Commission funds affordable housing across the state
	2004-12-17 Media Release - Commission awards 124 grants totaling $6 million for housing programs
	2004-12-17 Media Release - Commission awards $1 Million in Home Repair Funding to Community Agencies
	2004-12-13 Media Release - Commission to decide millions in affordable housing funding Dec. 17
	2004-12-13 Media Release - Commission to allocate rural home repair funding
	2004-12-13 Media Release - Commission will decide housing assistance funding during Dec. 17 meeting
	2004-12-10 Media Release - Opening celebrates re-opening of senior apartments in Clinton
	2004-11-09 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set for Housing Development Funding
	2004-09-23 Media Release - Three developments presented Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards
	2004-08-24 Media Release - Commission offers $1 million for home repair financing to nonprofits
	2004-08-23 Media Release - Funding available for housing assistance for low-income families
	2004-08-23 Media Release - Agency makes funding available for rental housing construction and rehabilitation
	2004-08-05 Media Release - Dedication signifies new way of life for teen mothers and their children
	2004-08-03 Media Release - Governor and State Treasurer mark beginning of renovations in North St. Louis neighborhood
	2004-07-14 Media Release - Senior housing opens in old school building in Neosho
	2004-07-07 Media Release - Commission offers opportunity for public comments on Tax Credit plan
	2004-07-06 Media Release - Hawthorne Place opening brings promise, new community center to residents
	2004-06-21 Media Release - Grand opening ceremony celebrates Lamar affordable housing development
	2004-06-10 Media Release - Governor proclaims June as National Homeownership Month
	2004-06-10 Media Release - Redevelopment enhances affordable housing in St. Louis neighborhood
	2004-06-10 Media Release - Rental homes energize Central City neighborhood
	2004-06-02 Media Release - St. Louis area nonprofits celebrate the opening of neighborhood homes
	2004-05-28 Media Release - Proposals sought for financial advisor services
	2004-05-25 Media Release - Countrywide Home Loans Home Loans selected Master Servicer
	2004-05-03 Media Release - Farmington apartments prove popular in fast-growing city
	2004-04-29 Media Release - Commission chooses bond underwriting team
	2004-04-28 Media Release - Executive Director named to national Housing Impact Advisory Council
	2004-04-19 Media Release - Standard and Poor’s upgrades MHDC issuer credit rating to AA+
	2004-04-05 Media Release - Commission Seeking Servicing Proposals
	2004-03-22 Media Release - Changes in loan program dramatically expand home buyer opportunities
	2004-03-05 Media Release - Ceremony celebrates opening of 54 senior apartments
	2004-01-23 Media Release - Housing services programs receive $6.25 million from Housing Trust Fund
	2004-01-23 Media Release - 48 affordable housing developments funded across the state
	2004-01-13 Media Release - Commission will decide housing assistance funding during Jan. 23 meeting
	2004-01-13 Media Release - Commission to decide millions in affordable housing funding Jan. 23

2003 Media Releases

	2003-11-23 Media Release - Affordable loft apartments highlight old department store location
	2003-11-14 Media Release - Local group and developer celebrate opening of Townsend & Wall Lofts
	2003-11-12 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set for Housing Development Funding
	2003-10-29 Media Release - Grand Old Building Gains New Life in Joplin
	2003-10-22 Media Release - Ground broken for Universal Design Homes on Forrest Avenue
	2003-10-16 Media Release - Commission makes $70 million for mortgages through First Place program
	2003-10-15 Media Release - Downpayment & closing cost assistance available for people in disaster counties
	2003-10-15 Media Release - HeRO program awards home repair funds to community agencies in disaster areas
	2003-09-26 Media Release - Swope Community Builders receive 2003 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing
	2003-08-30 Media Release - Sunset Villas provides affordable housing for seniors in Monett
	2003-08-26 Media Release - Agency makes funding available for rental housing construction and rehabilitation
	2003-08-22 Media Release - Funding available for housing assistance for low-income families
	2003-08-14 Media Release - Lt. Gov. Maxwell to officiate at groundbreaking for new Raytown senior apartments
	2003-08-11 Media Release - General Counsel retains national office, presents information at National Bar Association conference
	2003-08-08 Media Release - Ceremonies to mark opening of new affordable senior apartments in Kirksville
	2003-07-25 Media Release - Concordia housing complex brings talk of future plans
	2003-07-25 Media Release - Up to $2 million offered for home repair and home purchase money to nonprofits in disaster areas
	2003-07-21 Media Release - Commission makes $60 million available for first-time homebuyers
	2003-07-21 Media Release - Concordia Chamber plans opening ceremony for Willow Point Apartments
	2003-07-13 Media Release - Seniors to benefit from housing complex
	2003-07-07 Media Release - Ground breaking set for affordable senior housing in St. Joseph
	2003-07-03 Media Release - Commission offers opportunity for public comments on Tax Credit plan
	2003-06-19 Media Release - Governor proclaims June 2003 as Homeownership Month
	2003-06-13 Media Release - Home Buyer Program Could Be Answer in Disaster Areas
	2003-06-03 Media Release - Apartment complex brings 48 new housing units to Marshall community
	2003-06-03 Media Release - Ceremonies mark completion of $5.3 million renovation project in Florissant
	2003-05-26 Media Release - Commission announces officers during Annual Meeting
	2003-04-30 Media Release - Ceremonies officially open Shell Knob senior apartments
	2003-04-16 Media Release - Local dignitaries join State Treasurer for Shell Knob opening
	2003-04-03 Media Release - Commission expands income eligibility for first-time homebuyers
	2003-02-07 Media Release - Emotional ceremonies mark opening of Forest Park Southeast apartments
	2003-01-27 Media Release - Commissioners, St. Louis dignitaries will open senior apartments Feb. 6
	2003-01-27 Media Release - Commission makes $50 million available for first-time homebuyers
	2003-01-17 Media Release - 49 affordable housing developments funded across the state
	2003-01-17 Media Release - Housing programs receive $5.2 million from Housing Trust Fund
	2003-01-17 Media Release - Commission awards almost $2 million for home repair and improvement
	2003-01-10 Media Release - Announcement expected on housing assistance funding Jan. 17
	2003-01-06 Media Release - Commission to make affordable housing funding decisions Jan. 17

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Media wanting further information should contact: Brandon Laster, Public Information Officer; 816-759-6692 or e-mail blaster@mhdc.com