Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $235,070 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to Dream Center, a domestic shelter and non-profit organization located in Peoria, Illinois. The award will fund Dream Center's provision of comprehensive housing and support services for homeless individuals and families in the Peoria area during the period of August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. The Continuum of Care Program is designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize the trauma of homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. In addition to the HUD grant, Dream Center also leverages sub-grant funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education to expand its service offerings, which include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and meal services for low-income children and teens.