Continuum of care program

This $571,725 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will fund Friendship Home of Lincoln Inc.'s provision of comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funding will enable Friendship Home to offer emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services to address homelessness and support vulnerable populations. Key services include rental/utility assistance, case management, safety planning, childcare, support groups, housing advocacy, and efforts to help survivors secure permanent housing and achieve economic self-sufficiency. This award supports Friendship Home's mission to provide critical resources and assistance to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and homelessness in the Lincoln, Nebraska area.