Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $399,368 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to YWCA West Central Michigan to provide a range of services supporting homeless individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The grant supports YWCA's efforts to offer transitional and permanent supportive housing, as well as rapid rehousing services, to this vulnerable population. YWCA West Central Michigan has been a consistent recipient of Continuum of Care Program grants from HUD, with recent annual awards ranging from $399,368 to $548,606. Additionally, the organization has been awarded over $3.5 million in sub-grants from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to provide domestic violence and sexual assault services, supervised visitation, and transitional housing. These diverse funding sources enable YWCA West Central Michigan to deliver a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness and supporting survivors in their community.