The transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking program (transitional housing program) is authorized by 34 U.S.C. 12351

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women awarded a $550,000 Project Grant under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (CFDA 16.736) to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Kalamazoo, Michigan. This 3-year grant, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, will enable the YWCA to provide transitional housing and comprehensive support services to 60 survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The grant will fund 21+ communal and scattered-site housing units, as well as support services such as rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, childcare, legal aid, and housing advocacy. The goal is to help these survivors secure permanent housing, obtain employment, and successfully reintegrate into the community through a holistic, survivor-centered approach.

The primary purpose of the transitional housing program is to aid minors, adults, and their dependents who are homeless, as defined by 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance, as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. The program supports holistic, survivor-centered approaches to providing transitional housing and support services designed to enable a minor, an adult, or a dependent of such minor or adult locate and secure permanent housing, secure employment, and integrate into a community. The ywca kalamazoo michigan is a non-profit organization located in kalamazoo, michigan, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 21+ communal and scattered site residences for 60 survivors and their families through program-owned and private landlord housing units. The ywca kalamazoo michigan will collaborate with its partner(S), housing resources, INC. To provide a holistic, victim-centered and multidisciplinary approach to transitional housing needs in the community. This new project will use funds to provide both housing and supportive services to move survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are homeless or in need of housing assistance to permanent housing. The project will assist clients for an anticipated minimum 6 months and a maximum length of 24 months. Services offered will focus on expanding economic justice. The grant activities will be tailored to meet the needs of the survivors. The range of optional support services includes: rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, childcare, legal assistance and housing advocacy. The project will also hire 1 additional staff member to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 3-12 months once permanent housing is secured.