Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Berks Counseling Center Inc., a non-profit organization in Reading, PA, a $203,168 Continuum of Care Program grant (CFDA 14.267) with a period of performance from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. The grant funding supports Berks Counseling Center's provision of a range of housing assistance and supportive services, including rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training. These services aim to quickly rehouse individuals and families experiencing homelessness while promoting their self-sufficiency and accessing mainstream resources. The Continuum of Care Program emphasizes community-wide strategies and coordination among service providers to minimize trauma and optimize outcomes for those facing homelessness.