Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $147,281 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to Faith House Inc., a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, to deliver emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and related assistance to address homelessness in Lafayette, Louisiana. The award period is from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. Faith House provides comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families, including crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, domestic violence education, emergency financial help, and emergency shelter placement. The organization also operates an emergency shelter, family justice center, and parish outreach offices to aid victims of domestic violence and prevent further abuse. This federal grant award supports Faith House's efforts to quickly rehouse the homeless population in Lafayette while providing critical support services.