Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award of $221,848.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) to Ruth Ellis Center Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Highland Park, Michigan. The funding supports the organization's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color, while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Key services delivered through this award include permanent and transitional housing, rapid re-housing assistance, mental health services, HIV housing assistance, and outreach programs. Additionally, Ruth Ellis Center Inc. has secured sub-awards from partners such as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Detroit, and the University of Michigan to further expand its comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness and providing critical support services for vulnerable LGBTQ+ populations.