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 YWCA Richmond received a $500,000 Transitional Housing Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (CFDA 16.736) to provide transitional housing and support services for up to 90 survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking annually. The three-year grant, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, will fund 30 scattered-site transitional housing units and a range of holistic, survivor-centered services, including rental and utility assistance, case management, safety planning, childcare, job training, benefits advocacy, mental health support, and housing advocacy. The YWCA Richmond will collaborate with its partner, Survivor Ventures, Inc., to deliver these comprehensive services and assist clients for a minimum of 6 months and up to 24 months to help them 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 ywca richmond is a non-profit organization located in richmond, virginia, an urban, suburban region of the state. The organization will provide 30 scattered site residences annually for 90 survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. The ywca richmond will collaborate with its partner(S), the survivor ventures, 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 of 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, job training, certification and employment opportunities, benefits advocacy, referrals, mental health support and housing advocacy. The project will fund 2 staff members to implement the program and provide follow-up services for at least 12 months once permanent housing is secured.