Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $276,984 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to Shelter Housing Corporation, doing business as The Bridge Home, on January 1, 2024. The funding supports The Bridge Home's comprehensive efforts to address homelessness in Ames, Iowa through a range of housing assistance and supportive services. These services include rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, transitional housing, rental assistance, case management, mental health/substance abuse treatment, and job training. The Bridge Home has also received numerous sub-grants from the Iowa Finance Authority to further expand its capacity in areas such as homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, street outreach, and rental assistance. Through this diverse grant funding, The Bridge Home has established itself as a crucial resource in combating housing instability and homelessness in the Ames region.