Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $109,507 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant (CFDA 14.267) to Vocational Instruction Project Community Services, Inc. (VIP Community Services), a minority-owned nonprofit organization based in the Bronx, New York. The grant, effective from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, supports VIP Community Services' efforts to provide comprehensive community services aimed at addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorders in the Bronx and surrounding areas. The funding will enable VIP Community Services to deliver a range of services, including rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, and integrated care services for vulnerable populations. VIP Community Services has a history of receiving federal grants from HUD and other agencies, such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Bureau of Primary Health Care, to expand their harm reduction, overdose prevention, peer support, and health education programs.