This $969,628 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CFDA 14.267) on March 11, 2025, supports the Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady Inc. in providing a range of housing assistance and supportive services to address homelessness in Schenectady, New York. The funding enables the organization to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible activities include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems, and homelessness prevention. The grant aims to decrease the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness by reducing length of time homeless, returns to homelessness, and increasing exits to permanent housing. As a consistent recipient of CoC Program funding, the Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady Inc. plays a crucial role in combating homelessness and substance abuse in its local community through a comprehensive approach.