Section 12899 Statement of Pupose

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Sec. 12899. Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this part--

1. to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and members of low- and very low-income families by utilizing the energies and talents of economically disadvantaged young adults;
   
2. to provide economically disadvantaged young adults with opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities in helping to meet the housing needs of homeless individuals and members of low- and very low-income families;
   
3. to enable economically disadvantaged young adults to obtain the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency; and
   
4. to foster the development of leadership skills and commitment to community development among young adults in low-income communities.

(Pub. L. 101-625, title IV, Sec. 451, as added Pub. L. 102-550, title I, Sec. 164, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3723.)