Continuum of care program

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of St. Joseph, Missouri received a $287,257 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The grant, awarded on January 1, 2025, will fund the YWCA's efforts to provide comprehensive support services to vulnerable populations, with a focus on addressing homelessness, domestic violence, and supporting survivors of sexual assault and stalking in the St. Joseph community. Key services to be delivered include emergency shelters, transitional housing, case management, counseling, childcare, and workforce development programs. The YWCA is a non-profit, woman-owned organization that has consistently received federal grants to deliver critical services, working in partnership with entities like Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph and the City of Saint Joseph.