The Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $550,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CFDA 16.736) to Proyecto Matria, Inc., doing business as Proyecto Matria Servicios, a non-profit organization in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
This 3-year grant will enable Proyecto Matria to provide 15 scattered-site transitional housing units and comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance. Services will include rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, counseling, childcare, transportation, career and financial counseling, job training, legal aid, and housing advocacy. Proyecto Matria will collaborate with 6 local partners to deliver this holistic, victim-centered approach and serve underrepresented populations in the region.