Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award of $870,843.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) supports Cooperative Downtown Ministries Inc., doing business as The Old Firehouse Shelter, in providing comprehensive homeless services in Birmingham, Alabama. The award period is from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025. The organization specializes in quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. The grant-funded activities include emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, housing relocation, and supportive services such as meals, employment readiness workshops, literacy programs, and life skills training. This funding enables Cooperative Downtown Ministries Inc. to continue addressing homelessness and supporting chronically homeless men and vulnerable populations in the Birmingham metropolitan area.