Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) provides $335,131.00 in funding to Caringworks, Inc., a minority-owned, Black American-owned nonprofit organization in Decatur, Georgia, for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

The grant supports Caringworks' provision of comprehensive services to address homelessness and behavioral health issues, including transitional housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse recovery support, and other wraparound services for vulnerable populations. Caringworks focuses on rapidly rehousing homeless individuals and families while providing tailored interventions to promote long-term housing stability, employment readiness, and overall well-being. The organization's mission aligns with the CoC Program's goals of promoting community-wide strategies and coordination to minimize trauma and optimize access to mainstream resources for those experiencing homelessness.