Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded a $225,540 project grant to Community Shelter of Union County in Monroe, North Carolina. The grant, valid from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, will enable the non-profit organization to provide a range of essential services designed to combat homelessness in the region. The organization's primary grant-funded activities include emergency shelter provision, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing support, and comprehensive supportive services aimed at promoting self-sufficiency among homeless individuals and families. Additionally, Community Shelter of Union County has received sub-awards from the State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, further expanding its crisis response capabilities through a low-barrier, housing-focused approach to addressing homelessness.