The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $356,983 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to South Oakland Shelter, doing business as Lighthouse Mi, a non-profit organization in Pontiac, Michigan. This grant, effective November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, supports Lighthouse Mi's comprehensive range of housing assistance and supportive services aimed at quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families in Oakland County while minimizing the trauma of homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency. Key services provided through this funding include transitional housing, rapid re-housing, rental assistance, emergency shelter operations, homelessness prevention, and case management support. Additionally, Lighthouse Mi has received HUD Continuum of Care sub-awards ranging from approximately $130,000 to $458,000 to fund outreach, basic care centers, and transitional living projects for the homeless population. These federal grant awards 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 the Pontiac and Southfield areas.
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