The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $454,036 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to The Cedar Valley Friends Of The Family, Inc. (doing business as Cedar Valley Friends) on March 11, 2025. This Project Grant supports the organization's efforts to quickly house homeless individuals and families in Northeast Iowa while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness.
The grant enables Cedar Valley Friends to provide a range of eligible activities under the CoC Program, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. As a sub-recipient of additional federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act and Family Violence Prevention Services Act, the organization also delivers specialized services for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Through this comprehensive approach, Cedar Valley Friends aims to decrease the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the region by addressing their immediate housing needs and promoting long-term self-sufficiency.