(Vanport, Pa.) A press conference was held yesterday afternoon at the Beaver County Housing Authority in Beaver. The purpose of the event was to announce the Beaver County Foster Youth to Independence Initiative Announcement (FYI)
Region III Regional Administrator of HUD Joe DeFelice was introduced by Brian Yaworsky, the housing authority’s executive director. DeFelice told those in attendance he is from North East Philadelphia and operated the community development agency in an area where there are 50,000 people. he said, referring to Beaver County this region is pretty diverse. He said this is his fifth trip to the county. and also visits rural counties. .He was appointed to his new position by President Donald Trump.
An FYI check for $5,059.00 presentation was made to the housing authority and social service agencies in attendance following DEFelice’s remarks on the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (FYI).
DeFelice will meet with officials in Aliquippa this afternoon . Photos Mr. DeFelice, Mr Yworsky, CYS Director Lesley Hallas, and participants from the various agencies.
