Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $158,796 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to Supporters Of Abuse Free Environments, Inc. (SOAFE), a non-profit organization based in Hamilton, Montana. The grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, will support SOAFE's efforts to provide housing assistance and homelessness prevention services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the rural Ravalli County region.

SOAFE has established itself as the sole provider of essential victim support services in its local area, focusing on creating abuse-free environments and addressing homelessness among vulnerable populations. The organization collaborates with local partners and has received multiple federal grants, including previous Continuum of Care Program awards totaling over $500,000, as well as grants from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, to deliver comprehensive services such as emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, and support for victims.