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N O R H C AR O L I N A 283 Harold Goodman Circle, P.O. Box 308, Concord, NC 28026 - www.ci <br />High Performance Living <br />December 19, 2012 <br />Verna Best, Director <br />Office of Economic Opportunity <br />NC Department of Health and Human Services <br />2420 Mail Service Center <br />Raleigh, NC 27699 -2420 <br />Dear Ms. Best: <br />Over the past two years since I have served as the Residents Services Coordinator for the <br />City of Concord Housing Department, many of our residents have benefitted from the <br />Self - Sufficiency program sponsored by the Salisbury -Rowan Community Action <br />Agency. Through funding from their Community Services Block Grant, they have led <br />several educational workshops and sessions for us, as well as for the community, to help <br />families become more independent and self- sufficient. This program has played such a <br />vital role in the community by helping families to identify their strengths and the barriers <br />that keep them from moving forward. It has provided the needed support for these <br />families by assisting them with obtaining and maintaining employment, providing safe, <br />affordable housing, child care and health care needs, transportation, opportunities to <br />complete their education or vocational training, money management and ways to make <br />the best use of their available income. <br />We have been so grateful for the information the Salisbury -Rowan Community Action <br />Agency has provided for this community. They have made such a tremendous difference <br />in the lives of those on this program, educating and preparing them to lead a healthier <br />lifestyle. We, therefore, support their efforts to continue their Self- Sufficiency Program. <br />With funding from the Community Services Block Grant, our residents, as well as <br />other members of our community, will be able to make further progress toward achieving <br />independence and self - sufficiency. <br />It is indeed an honor and pleasure to be in partnership with the Salisbury -Rowan <br />Community Action Agency in the cause to help improve the quality of life of our <br />residents and this community. <br />Sincerely, <br />nobia L. Nelson <br />Housing Specialist - Resident Services <br />Housing <br />Phone (704) 788 -1139 o Fax (704) 7867546 <br />Attachment number 8 <br />F -6 Page 167 <br />