Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award of $218,838.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267). The award, with a period of performance from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025, supports the awardee Avenues For Youth, a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, in delivering a range of housing assistance and supportive services to address youth homelessness in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

The grant funding enables Avenues For Youth to operate youth homeless shelters and transitional living programs, quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, and provide counseling and homelessness prevention initiatives. As a sub-grantee, Avenues For Youth also partners with Hennepin County, Minnesota to deliver additional youth services, counseling, and homelessness prevention programs. The organization's comprehensive approach and ongoing federal support underscore its critical role in supporting homeless youth in the region.