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Commission on Human Rights approves HREP grants, names CPRB liaison, and holds closed session

ColumbiaMay 5, 20262 min read

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At the May 5, 2026 meeting the Commission approved agenda and minutes, authorized three HREP funding awards (Services for Independent Living $150; Fifth Street Christian Church $250; Powerhouse CDC $500), nominated Penny Kuhns-Knarr as CPRB liaison, opted not to participate in Juneteenth vending this year, held a closed session (6:36–6:51 p.m.), and set the next meeting for June 2, 2026.

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Approved meeting agenda and minutes from Feb. 3 and Apr. 7, 2026 (including closed meeting minutes with corrections)
Approved HREP funding for Services for Independent Living (SIL) in amount of $150
Approved HREP funding for Fifth Street Christian Church in amount of $250
Approved HREP funding for Powerhouse CDC in amount of $500
Decided to forego Juneteenth vending participation this year due to commissioner availability
Nominated and approved Penny Kuhns-Knarr as the Commission liaison to the CPRB
Entered closed session at 6:36 p.m. and reconvened at 6:51 p.m.
Set next meeting for June 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.; adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

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