Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $445,179 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to The Immigrant And Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) located in Portland, Oregon. The grant period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Continuum of Care Program provides funding to support a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including permanent housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, supportive services, and homelessness prevention. IRCO, a nonprofit organization, will utilize this grant to deliver a comprehensive array of culturally and linguistically specific social services designed to help immigrants, refugees, and other community members build new lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Key program areas include homelessness prevention and housing assistance, victim support for human trafficking and domestic violence survivors, workforce development, legal assistance, mental health counseling, and refugee integration programs.