Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $263,700 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Billings, Montana on January 1, 2024. The grant enables YWCA Billings to provide housing assistance and comprehensive support services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as homeless individuals and families in the Billings area. Key services delivered through this funding include transitional housing, rental and utility assistance, case management, counseling, childcare, transportation, job training, and education. The grant supports YWCA Billings' mission of quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. This award is part of HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which funds community-wide strategies and coordination among service providers to address homelessness.