Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $744,060 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 in Waverly, Iowa. This 3-year grant, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, supports the organization's efforts to quickly house homeless individuals and families in 25 counties in Northeast Iowa while minimizing the time they spend without a permanent home.

Through this federal grant, Cedar Valley Friends provides a range of critical services 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 offers personal advocacy, assistance with crime victim compensation applications, and civil/criminal justice advocacy. As a sub-recipient of additional federal funding, Cedar Valley Friends utilizes sources such as Victims of Crime Act grants and Family Violence Prevention Services Act funding to expand its comprehensive victim services offerings across multiple federal programs.