This $149,434 federal Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CFDA 14.267) supports the efforts of Legacy III Inc., a non-profit organization in Akron, Ohio, to address homelessness in the local community. The funding will be used to deliver a range of eligible CoC activities, including operating transitional housing facilities, providing rental assistance, offering intensive case management, conducting relapse prevention, teaching life skills, and assisting with job searches. Legacy III Inc. specializes in serving homeless single women recovering from substance abuse and mental health disorders through its Pathways to Freedom transitional shelter program, which can accommodate up to 30 women per year. As a subrecipient of other federal grants, such as Emergency Solutions Grants from the City of Akron, Legacy III Inc. operates an additional 10-bed transitional shelter to provide 24/7 residential services. This CoC Program grant, awarded on March 11, 2025, will enable Legacy III Inc. to continue its comprehensive approach to rapidly rehouse and stabilize homeless individuals and families in Akron, Ohio.
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