Continuum of care program

This $634,494 Continuum of Care Program project grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CFDA 14.267) and effective September 1, 2024, supports the City of Fall River, MA in providing permanent housing, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The grant will enable the city to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, minimize the trauma of homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency, in collaboration with local nonprofit partners such as Catholic Charities, Steppingstone Inc., and the Fall River Housing Authority. This award is part of the city's comprehensive approach to community welfare, leveraging various HUD grants, including Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants, to address critical housing, economic development, and public service needs.