Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $794,154 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant (CFDA 14.267) to Housing Opportunities For Women, Inc. (H O W), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization. This project grant, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, will enable H O W to provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Key services to be delivered through this federal grant funding include rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, and wrap-around support services such as case management, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and connections to mainstream resources. The organization operates under the Housing First model, prioritizing quickly placing individuals and families in permanent housing while providing services to promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.