GRIFFITH ANNOUNCES $3,012,885 HHS GRANT TO TWIN COUNTIES REGION HEAD START PROGRAMS

Washington, July 16 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Rooftop of Virginia CAP, based in Galax, Virginia, a $3,012,885 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Head start and early head start services support communities in the Twin Counties region. "This HHS grant for more than $3 million helps Rooftop of Virginia maintain head start operations in the region." BACKGROUND According to its website, Rooftop of Virginia supports head start services in the City of Galax well as Carroll and Grayson Counties. More than 260 participants in the region benefit from ...