United Way for Southeastern Michigan Wheelchair Ramps Program, Wayne County, MI

Press Contact: 202/225-4071 (office)

Project Name:	United Way for Southeastern Michigan Wheelchair Ramps Program, Wayne County, MI
Project Address:	1212 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Amount Requested:	$400,000
Federal Department or Agency:	Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Individual or entity requesting this appropriation:	United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Value to Michigan’s 15th Congressional District and the American taxpayer:
United Way for Southeastern Michigan is seeking $400,000 to build wheelchair ramps in the homes of disabled individuals in the 15th Congressional district of Michigan who cannot afford to pay for them. The requested funding will enable United Way's volunteer corps to build 114 ramps at a cost of $3,500 per ramp, well below the retail cost of $6,000 - $10,000. The need and demand for wheelchair ramps remains in excess of United Way's ability to deliver without this funding.

Representative John Dingell