This $335,506 Project Grant award was made on March 11, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award supports the grantee, The Link (doing business as Youth Development), a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in providing a range of services to address youth homelessness and support victims of sex trafficking.
The funding will enable The Link to deliver housing assistance, supportive services, and intervention programs aimed at quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma. Key activities include rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management, emergency shelter, housing counseling, rental assistance, job training, and educational support. The organization also operates a specialized Safe Harbor Program, supported by additional DOJ funding, which provides comprehensive services and shelter for minor victims of sex trafficking. The Link utilizes evidence-based practices such as positive youth development and trauma-informed care to help young people heal, reconnect with community, and transition to independence.
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