Federal Grant Award Summary

Good Samaritan Ministries received a $469,859 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The organization, operating as GSM Properties and Villa Aurora Emergency Shelter in Holland, Michigan, will utilize these funds to support five primary program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for persons with disabilities; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS); and homelessness prevention activities. Eligible use of funds encompasses planning activities, fiscal control and accounting, property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, and case management services.

The CoC Program award supports Good Samaritan Ministries' ongoing mission to provide comprehensive housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including persons fleeing domestic violence and youth under age 25. The organization's grant-funded activities include housing placement assistance, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals, job training, and housing relocation support designed to minimize trauma and promote self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations served in the Ottawa County area.