The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $1,468,415 Formula Grant under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program to Victory Programs, Inc., a Boston-area nonprofit. This grant supports the BSSHA Project, which provides permanent supportive housing, tenant-based rental assistance, supportive services, and housing information services to approximately 15 homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Boston, North Shore, and South Shore regions. The project utilizes a Housing First approach to establish stable housing, reduce homelessness risk, and improve access to healthcare for this vulnerable population. The grant award period is from September 27, 2024 onwards. Victory Programs will partner with Father Bills & Mainspring to provide tenant-based rental assistance to 8 households and supportive services to 8 households as a sub-grantee under this award.
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