Continuum of care program

Under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267), Helpmate Inc., a nonprofit domestic violence agency in Asheville, North Carolina, was awarded a $198,626 Project Grant on January 1, 2024. This funding will support Helpmate Inc.'s provision of comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, including emergency shelter, counseling, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing assistance. The award will enable Helpmate Inc. to continue delivering critical services aimed at minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency among domestic violence survivors in the Asheville area through December 31, 2024. Helpmate Inc. has also received additional federal grant funding from the Department of Justice to support its mission, including a $500,000 Transitional Housing Assistance grant and a $500,000 Consolidated Youth Program grant.