Washington, May 7 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $16,188 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Ninth District communities access head start services thanks to the work of Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP.
"This HHS grant for more than $16,000 helps STEP administer its head start programs in the region."
BACKGROUND
STEP's head start network consists of teaching and educational professionals, as well as health advocates and transportation specialists.
The awarding office of this grant is t...