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 (OVW) 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 the Ohio Hispanic Coalition, a non-profit organization in Columbus, Ohio. This 3-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will enable the Ohio Hispanic Coalition and its partner Casa de Paz to provide transitional housing and holistic, victim-centered support services for up to 20 survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with a focus on underserved Hispanic/Latino populations. The grant-funded services include rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, workforce development, legal aid, ESL classes, and victim services to help survivors secure permanent housing and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

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 ohio hispanic coalition is a non-profit organization located in columbus, ohio, an urban region of the state. The organization will provide 20 scattered site residences for 20 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The ohio hispanic coalition will collaborate with its partner, casa DE PAZ, 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 of 6 months and a maximum length of 12 months. Services offered will focus on primarily serving underserved hispanic/latino populations in the region. 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, workforce development training, legal assistance, ESL classes, victim services and housing advocacy. The project will also fund 1 full time staff members to implement the program and provide follow-up services for up to 12 months once permanent housing is secured.