Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $292,967 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to Valencia Shelter Services, a domestic shelter and non-profit organization in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The grant, effective from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, will support Valencia Shelter Services' efforts to provide housing assistance and supportive services to address homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Valencia County and surrounding areas. Key services include emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, victim advocacy, legal assistance, and therapeutic interventions for individuals and families experiencing crisis situations. Valencia Shelter Services has a history of successfully managing federal grants, including over $1 million in previous Continuum of Care Program awards and a $500,000 Office on Violence Against Women grant, enabling the organization to expand its comprehensive support services for adult and child victims of abuse.