Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $226,778 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to The Cedar Valley Friends Of The Family, Inc. (doing business as Cedar Valley Friends), a private non-profit organization based in Waverly, Iowa. This grant, with a performance period from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025, will enable Cedar Valley Friends to provide comprehensive support services to address homelessness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking in Northeast Iowa. The organization will use the funds to deliver a range of critical services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing placement, rapid rehousing, street outreach, homeless prevention, counseling, and transportation support. Additionally, Cedar Valley Friends receives sub-grant awards from the Iowa State Department of Justice and Iowa Finance Authority to expand its service capabilities, such as providing shelter services to crime victims, personal advocacy, and housing assistance.