Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant of $517,201 to the Old Colony YMCA, a non-profit organization in Brockton, MA, to provide transitional housing and support services to the homeless in the Brockton area. The grant will fund the organization's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency, through eligible activities such as permanent housing, transitional housing, and supportive services. As a recipient of multiple federal grants, the Old Colony YMCA has partnered with various government agencies to deliver a wide range of community initiatives, including substance abuse prevention, job training, and family engagement programs, demonstrating its capacity to effectively utilize federal funding to support vulnerable populations in its service area.