This federal Project Grant award of $225,785, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), supports the United Way of Summit and Medina in addressing homelessness in the Akron, Ohio area. Specifically, the funding will enable United Way to provide a range of services, including rapid re-housing assistance such as rental aid, housing search and placement, and case management for homeless individuals and families. Additionally, the organization will utilize the CoC Program funds to operate homeless prevention and financial empowerment initiatives, including an emergency solutions grant and the Akron Financial Empowerment Center. As the lead agency for the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and 211 referral hotline, United Way will leverage this federal grant to coordinate community-wide efforts to quickly rehouse the homeless and promote self-sufficiency. The award is effective from March 11, 2025 and aligns with the CoC Program's goals of ending homelessness through collaborative, evidence-based approaches.