The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $953,950 Project Grant under the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (CFDA 14.276) to J Bar J Youth Services, Inc., a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon. The purpose of this grant is to support J Bar J Youth Services in developing and implementing a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. The target population includes homeless unaccompanied youth aged 24 and younger, as well as homeless youth with children aged 24 and younger. Eligible activities under this grant include acquisition and rehabilitation of housing, rental assistance, supportive services, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) implementation, and administrative costs. The expected outcomes are a significant decrease in youth homelessness, increased income, education, health, and social/emotional well-being of participants, improved community-level understanding of youth homelessness, and strengthened partnerships among youth-serving organizations. The grant period is from November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027.
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