Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $184,441 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant to Northwest Compass Inc., a non-profit organization based in Mt Prospect, Illinois. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will fund the organization's efforts to provide a range of housing and supportive services to address homelessness in suburban Cook County. Key activities to be supported include rapid rehousing, permanent housing, transitional housing, case management, housing counseling, and rental assistance. The CoC Program is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize the trauma of homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. Northwest Compass Inc. collaborates extensively with local partners to deliver coordinated entry services, street outreach, and targeted support for specific populations like unaccompanied youth and families experiencing housing instability.