Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $195,631 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to The Cedar Valley Friends Of The Family, Inc., doing business as Cedar Valley Friends, a private non-profit organization in Waverly, Iowa. This Project Grant, with a performance period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, supports the organization's mission to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing the time they spend without a permanent home.

Through this award, Cedar Valley Friends provides a range of critical services to vulnerable populations across 25 counties in Northeast Iowa, including emergency shelter, transitional housing placement, rapid rehousing, street outreach, homeless prevention services, counseling, and transportation support for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness. The organization also delivers personal advocacy, civil and criminal justice advocacy, and assistance with completing crime victim compensation applications. As a sub-recipient of additional federal funding sources, Cedar Valley Friends comprehensively addresses homelessness and supports crime victims in the region.