Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $874,200 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant (CFDA 14.267) to Liberty Community Services, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Hamden, Connecticut. The grant period is from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.

Through this federal grant, Liberty Community Services will provide a range of housing and supportive services to address homelessness in the Greater New Haven area. Key activities include permanent and temporary housing placement, rental assistance, security deposits, case management, treatment compliance support, employment assistance, and connections to recovery services. The organization will also collaborate with Yale University on the CHANGE program, which targets individuals at high risk of or living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, Liberty Community Services will subcontract with the City of New Haven to administer homelessness prevention funds, offering rental arrearage assistance and housing support.