Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded $295,825 to Anew Building Beyond Violence And Abuse under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The CoC Program supports nonprofit providers in quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Anew Building Beyond Violence And Abuse, a domestic shelter and nonprofit organization based in Homewood, Illinois, utilizes CoC funding to deliver comprehensive housing and support services with particular emphasis on serving victims of domestic violence and persons experiencing homelessness.

Under this award, Anew Building Beyond Violence And Abuse provides eligible services across five program components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities. Specific services funded through the CoC Program include housing counseling, case management, rental assistance, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, outreach, intake, assessment, and safety planning. The organization collaborates with regional partners including Cook County, the Alliance To End Homelessness, and the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement coordinated services for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.