Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Central Piedmont Community Action, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Siler City, North Carolina, a $294,363 Project Grant under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) on May 22, 2024. The CoC Program is designed to provide funding to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Through this award, Central Piedmont Community Action, Inc. will deliver a range of services, including rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management, housing counseling, rental assistance, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and other supportive services to vulnerable populations in the Siler City area. The organization has also received a $275,547 Community Development Block Grant Section 108 Loan Guarantee from HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development to support its broader community development and anti-poverty initiatives. These federal grant awards demonstrate Central Piedmont Community Action, Inc.'s comprehensive approach to tackling homelessness and empowering low-income families to achieve economic independence in the Siler City community.