The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $990,057 Project Grant to the Berks Coalition To End Homelessness under the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (CFDA 14.276). The grant is intended to support the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness in Reading, PA. Eligible activities include acquiring and rehabilitating real property for housing and supportive services, providing rental assistance, operating supportive housing, and delivering supportive services to assist youth aged 24 and younger, including unaccompanied and pregnant/parenting youth, in obtaining and maintaining stable housing. The award aims to significantly decrease youth homelessness, increase participants' income, education, health, and social-emotional well-being, and build new or improved partnerships among youth-serving organizations in the community. The grant period runs from November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027.
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