Federal Grant Award Summary

Connections For The Homeless received a $656,931 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded May 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267). The grant funds the establishment and operation of homeless services in Evanston, Illinois, through December 31, 2026. The organization delivers an integrated suite of services including emergency shelter operations, street outreach and engagement, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, case management, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in suburban Cook County, Illinois.

Connections For The Homeless operates three primary program components supported by this funding: an 80-bed non-congregate 24/7 emergency shelter with comprehensive services; a daytime drop-in center averaging 60 visitors daily across two Evanston locations providing case management, hygiene facilities, meals, and benefits advocacy; and a street outreach team conducting field engagement. The organization staffs these programs with a full-time nurse and behavioral health specialist and coordinates service delivery with community partners including the Alliance To End Homelessness, the City of Evanston, Cook County, and the Illinois Department of Human Services to serve vulnerable populations including youth ages 24 and younger, veterans, and families with children.