Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267), will deliver a range of housing and supportive services to homeless and at-risk individuals and families in the Greater New Haven, Connecticut area. The prime recipient, Liberty Community Services, Inc., a non-profit organization, will receive $344,060.00 to facilitate rapid rehousing, permanent housing placement, rental assistance, security deposits, first month's rent, and comprehensive case management services. As a sub-recipient, Liberty Community Services will partner with Yale University on the CHANGE program, providing specialized case management to assist high-risk individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including facilitating treatment compliance, securing housing, implementing supported employment, and connecting to recovery services. Additionally, Liberty Community Services will administer homelessness prevention funds and HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) program assistance through subcontracts with the City of New Haven. This federal grant award, with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will enable Liberty Community Services to deliver comprehensive outreach, case management, benefits enrollment, employment support, and connections to community resources for vulnerable populations in Connecticut.