Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award of $1,929,528.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will provide funding to Unity of Greater New Orleans, Inc. to deliver a comprehensive suite of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish regions. The award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support Unity's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, minimize the trauma of homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. Key services to be provided include permanent housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, housing search and placement, rental and utility assistance, case management, and connections to mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and job training.