Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded a $465,329 Project Grant to Concern For Independent Living, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Medford, NY. The grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will enable Concern For Independent Living to provide a range of housing-related services to address homelessness in the Medford area. The funded activities include rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and intensive case management. The grant supports Concern For Independent Living's comprehensive strategies to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize trauma associated with homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. The organization collaborates with local nonprofits, government agencies, and public housing providers to implement targeted community-wide approaches to address housing insecurity.