The Penelope House, Inc., a domestic shelter and non-profit organization in Mobile, Alabama, has been awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CFDA 16.736). This 3-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will support the organization in providing transitional housing and comprehensive support services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance.
The grant will fund the provision of six scattered-site transitional housing units, as well as a range of optional support services tailored to the needs of survivors, including rental assistance, case management, safety planning, transportation, career and financial counseling, job training, legal assistance, and housing advocacy. Penelope House will collaborate with its partners - Legal Services Alabama, Trustmark, and Ashakiran, Inc. - to deliver this holistic, victim-centered approach to aid survivors in securing permanent housing, achieving economic self-sufficiency, and successfully reintegrating into their communities. Follow-up services will also be provided for at least three months once permanent housing is secured.