Office of Veterans Affairs
“Veterans Affairs has helped numerous Veterans ascertain assistance in applying for aid in housing, healthcare, education, disability and pension for widows. We will continue to be in the forefront to assist all Veterans in their interactions with the Veterans Administration to the fullest.”
The Tribe is committed to making sure each community has their own club, providing a positive place to grow.”
Glenda Lowery, Director of Boys & Girls Club
Tuesday - Heritage Haven (Fairmont) 6 pm-8 pm
Thursday - United Prospect Club Building (Prospect) 6 pm-8 pm Cumberland County - TBA
Rehabilitation Department
In 2005 the Emergency Assistance Program provided tribal members with assistance including:
Utilities 189 $62,499.75
Rent 158 $65,633.10
Mortgage 50 $41,952.44
Emergency Repairs 229 $1,669,815.06
Rehabilitation 356 $4,386,398.48
982 families were served at a cost of
$6,226,298.60
“I thank God for the opportunity to work for my Lumbee People. Sometimes it is a burden but when you see a tribal member stand up in church crying and testify that he thanks God for the repairs that the Lumbee Tribe has made to his home because he has been praying that God would make a way for him to get his home repaired, it brings joy to your heart.”
~ Bosco Locklear, Rehab ManagerHome Ownership & New Construction
Down Payment 58 $498,000.00
Homeownership ````````17 $1,667,147.21
Section 184 `` 50 $4,836,485.00
125 families were served at a cost of
$7,001,632.21
“2005 was a good year for the Lumbee Tribe. Our services were expanded to include the Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program and we were also approved to participate in the New Homes Loan Pool Program to be implemented early in 2006. We have a great responsibility to HUD and the tribal membership. Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. In 2006, we are striving for continuous improvement.”
~Marcus Bryant, Housing Manager
“Helping my Lumbee people become homeowners makes me feel like I am making a positive influence in their lives. The sense of gratitude and thankfulness you receive from new homeowners is something you can’t put into words.”
~Leon Revels Jr., New Construction ManagerAcquisition Program
27 families benefited from the acquisition program at a cost of
$1,270,839.96
“The Acquisition Program is designed to provide safe, descent and affordable housing for Tribal members. The program allows the Lumbee Tribe to acquire, through purchase or acceptance of donations, land and/or homes on behalf of the Lumbee Tribe.”
~ Ed Locklear, Acquisition ManagerOffice of Tribal Clerk
CSBG statistics
2005 Election Tally 2,320
Certificates of Indian Blood & Enrollment Issues 105
Members Enrolled & Updated 972
Persons served through CSBG Food Grant 6,960
Tribal Records Archived 3288
Volunteer Hours Logged 340
Office of Energy Assistance
(LIHEAP)
LIEAP 3,758 ---- $268,797.00
CIP 831 $154,963.00
REACh 62 $29,555.00
4651 families were served totaling
$453,315.00
“The maximum amount of assistance available through LIHEAP is $300 per year. Many think $300 is a small amount, but when you have no income to pay a heating or cooling bill, these funds are extremely helpful. Being able to assist the needy during an emergency situation is an awesome responsibility, but the reward are equally rewarding.”
~June Jacobs, Director of Energy Assistance