The salvation army will continue and expand transitional housing resources for victims of human trafficking in westernpennsylvania with an enhanced focus on labor trafficking victims and latino…

The Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320) to The Salvation Army. The grant will fund the expansion of transitional housing resources for victims of human trafficking in Western Pennsylvania, with a focus on labor trafficking victims and Latino trafficking victims. Specifically, the project will support 16 units of short-term housing assistance for 624 months, along with dedicated housing navigation services to identify landlords, educate stakeholders on housing protections, and develop relationships with housing professionals. Additionally, Casa San Jose, a sub-awardee, will provide housing assistance and support services for Latino victims of sex and labor trafficking, including emergency shelter and 5 units of short-term housing for at least 6 but no more than 24 months. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.

The salvation army will continue and expand transitional housing resources for victims of human trafficking in westernpennsylvania with an enhanced focus on labor trafficking victims and latino trafficking victims. The project will support 16 units of short-term housing assistance for 624 months via program-rented units and landlord/tenant partnerships. Staff will provide dedicated housing navigation services to identify landlords, educate stakeholders about housing protections for victims, and develop relationships with housing professionals.