This $120,477 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program project grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on March 11, 2025, supports the provision of a range of housing and supportive services by Cedars Youth Services, Inc. to address youth homelessness in Lincoln, Nebraska. The grant funds may be used for eligible activities across five program components: permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The overall goal of the grant is to decrease the number of youth experiencing homelessness by quickly rehousing individuals, minimizing trauma, and promoting self-sufficiency. Cedars Youth Services, a non-profit organization, will leverage this federal funding to deliver a comprehensive array of services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, counseling, street outreach, education, and job training programs. The organization's multifaceted approach aims to address the unique needs of youth experiencing homelessness in the Lincoln area.
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