This $1,088,743 federal Project Grant awarded on March 11, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will support the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Council of Louisville, Inc. (doing business as St. Vincent DePaul Louisville) in providing comprehensive homelessness services in Louisville, KY.
The funding will enable St. Vincent DePaul Louisville to operate a 50-bed emergency homeless shelter called Ozanam Inn, as well as offer transitional and permanent supportive housing programs, and a range of supportive services including case management, counseling, housing navigation, and benefits enrollment assistance. These efforts aim to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. The organization participates in Louisville's Continuum of Care coordinated entry system and utilizes the Homeless Management Information System to coordinate services effectively. St. Vincent DePaul Louisville also collaborates with local government entities to implement additional homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing initiatives in the region.