The Town will receive a little over $500,000 in federal funds to make improvements and renovations to the Garner Senior Center.

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross announced the news in a news release. The federal FY 2023 budget passed by Congress on Dec. 23 included funding requested through Congresswoman Ross’ office for Garner Senior Center facility improvements in the amount of $505,200.

The funding was requested to complete much-needed renovations to the facility including kitchen, dining room and restroom updates, HVAC replacements, technology for access and security, facility and campus ADA assessment and fixes, and a furnishings refresh.

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