For Release: Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that The Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, located in Steeleville, has been awarded a $1,056,696 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its Head Start program. The funds will be used for full-year, part-day handicapped training and technical assistance.
"Head Start is one of our most valuable programs for young children," Costello said. "This funding will continue an outstanding initiative to benefit children, to give them the opportunity to learn and succeed."
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