Continuum of care program

The Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County received a $167,618.00 federal Project Grant award under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The award period is from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. The grant funds will support the organization's efforts to provide a comprehensive range of housing and supportive services to address homelessness in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area. Eligible activities under the CoC Program include permanent housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The grant will enable the Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County to deliver critical services such as housing assistance, case management, outreach, and other support to help homeless individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and housing stability.