Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award of $873,752.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The awardee, Housing Opportunities For Women, Inc. (H O W), is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive housing and supportive services to address homelessness and promote self-sufficiency.

Through this CoC Program grant, H O W will deliver a range of services including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, rental assistance, and support services such as case management, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and connections to mainstream resources. The grant has a performance period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 and aims to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting long-term stability through a Housing First approach.