This $530,336 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, supports efforts by the non-profit organization First Light Inc. to address homelessness in Birmingham, Alabama. The funding will enable First Light Inc. to provide a range of critical services, including temporary emergency housing, rapid rehousing assistance, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and access to other community resources. The goal is to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. In addition to serving as the primary awardee, First Light Inc. has also acted as a sub-awardee on grants awarded to the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County, further expanding its reach in providing shelter and services to homeless populations, with a focus on serving the mentally ill. This project grant, with an award date of March 11, 2025, is part of the Continuum of Care Program's broader efforts to support community-wide strategies to end homelessness.
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