If you follow local news, you may have seen Wednesday that the Blair County commissioners denied a funding request for the City of Altoona's Gateway Improvement Program. Last year, there was a tremendous outpouring of support from the community -- citizens, churches, community groups, businesses -- helping low-income residents repair their properties along some of one of Altoona's main corridors. The money given by the county's fund last year (over $35,000) went very far because it was used for supplies while labor and skill was donated by the volunteers.
Wednesday night, City Council discussed the issue of this year's program. Council wants to continue the program and asked City management to find a way. They also appealed to the local community to help. Donations can be given to the Gateway fund (they are likely tax deductible) -- supplies, equipment, money, etc. Volunteers are still needed. The City is planning to move forward and Councilmembers are calling on the community to help make an impact. To find out how to volunteer, go to the City webpage to learn more, or call Mary Anne Pellegrine or Paulette Cornet at City Hall at 949-2470.
- Matt
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