Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $241,612 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to Covenant House New Jersey, Inc., a non-profit organization operating as a domestic shelter in Newark, NJ. This grant funding supports Covenant House New Jersey's comprehensive housing assistance, supportive services, and targeted programs for vulnerable populations, including homeless, runaway, and trafficked youth. Specific grant-funded initiatives include the Human Trafficking Victims Services (HTVS) program, Atlantic City Rights of Passage Transitional Living Program, and Raphael's Life House maternal group home. The organization has also received additional sub-awards from New Jersey state agencies to support shelter renovations, equipment purchases, and operational costs. Through this HUD Continuum of Care Program grant, Covenant House New Jersey is able to provide a range of critical services such as transitional housing, outreach, case management, counseling, education and employment support, legal advocacy, and trauma-informed care to address homelessness in the Newark area.