DeLauro Announces $1.1 Million in Community Project Funding for Marrakech, Inc

Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced $1,100,000 secured for Marrakech, Inc. This investment will support renovations to Marrakech’s headquarters, ensuring the facility is safer and more accessible for people with disabilities. The project will address critical issues, such as deteriorating building conditions and unsafe parking areas, which pose risks to both employees and visitors. Marrakech is a nonprofit organization that has been providing human services for individuals throughout Connecticut since 1971, serving over 1,000 individuals every year.

 “The funds I have secured for community projects go directly to communities and allow them to move forward with local infrastructure projects, foster new developments, invest in childcare, build climate resiliency, help our health care centers support their patients’ medical needs – and so much more,” said Congresswoman DeLauro. “The funding we are celebrating for Marrakech will help thoroughly renovate this facility, improving its efficiency, safety, and accessibility. It is my hope that this will improve both the working conditions forstaff and the visiting experience for their clients, creating a new community center for all those seeking a level up.”

 “I cannot overstate enough how important the funding of this project is to Marrakech, Inc. Just when we felt we were out of options, learning of the investment that Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro recommended on behalf of Marrakech actually brought me to tears. The improvements in the efficiency, safety, and accessibility of our main building will not only positively impact the persons supported, their families, and the many employees who work in or frequent the building but will also affect the community around it as we improve the condition of the building. Marrakech has been committed to providing quality services to residents of Connecticut for over 50 years. The support of Marrakech's project is further proof of the Congresswoman's commitment to people with disabilities and her understanding of the gravity of this commitment.” – Heather LaTorra, Marrakech Inc. President and CEO.

Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) secured over $16 million for local projects in Connecticut in the 2024 funding bill. A full breakdown of those projects is available here.