Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $155,363 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to United Methodist Open Door, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Wichita, Kansas. The grant, with a performance period from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, will fund the organization's efforts to provide housing assistance, supportive services, and case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Wichita area. Key activities include rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and promoting self-sufficiency through access to mainstream resources. In addition, United Methodist Open Door, Inc. serves as a sub-grantee for the City of Wichita's Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program, delivering emergency shelter services, essential support, and case management to homeless individuals and families. The organization also acts as a sub-grantee for the Kansas Department for Children and Families' Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), further expanding its ability to address food insecurity and related challenges in the local community.