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November foreclosures up 68 percent

The number of November foreclosure filings nationwide surged 68 percent compared with the same month a year ago.
Analysts from RealtyTrac say that in all, 201,950 foreclosure filings were reported last month, compared with 120,334 during November 2006.
Still, last month’s filings are down 10 percent from October’s 224,451.
The decline in filings […]

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County DHS applies for $492,786 in CSBG grants

The El Paso County Department of Human Services has applied to receive $492,786 in Community Services Block Grants for 2008 and 2009.
The federal CSBG grants are awarded annually to provide county emergency and self-sufficiency services to low-income families.
The Pikes Peak Community Action Agency and the Salvation Army’s emergency shelter will provide […]

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DHS adds day to closures

The El Paso County Department of Human Services will be closed an additional day during the week of Dec. 25, when the offices will be closed for Christmas
The closures come as a result of El Paso County’s $4.1 million revenue shortfall.
Despite the office closures, Child and Adult Protection Services will be […]

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