Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $205,715 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to the South Oakland Shelter, doing business as Lighthouse Mi, a non-profit organization in Pontiac, MI. This grant supports Lighthouse Mi's comprehensive range of housing assistance and supportive services aimed at quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma of homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency. The organization delivers a wide array of services including transitional housing, rapid re-housing, rental assistance, emergency shelter operations, homelessness prevention, and case management support. As a sub-recipient, Lighthouse Mi has also received additional awards from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the City of Royal Oak to fund outreach, basic care center projects, transitional living programs, emergency food distribution, hotel vouchers, and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income households affected by COVID-19. These diverse funding sources and partnerships enable Lighthouse Mi to play a crucial role in community-wide efforts to combat homelessness and provide essential services to vulnerable individuals and families in Pontiac, Southfield, and the surrounding areas of Oakland County.