The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $253,666 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant to Womens Resource Center Inc., a domestic shelter and non-profit organization in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This federal grant, effective from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, supports the organization's efforts to provide transitional housing, case management, legal assistance, 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning, and other comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. As a sub-awardee, Womens Resource Center Inc. has also expanded its services to Latino and LGBTQ victims, offering interpreter services, 24/7 crisis intervention, multidisciplinary team support, and safety planning. This federal funding enables the organization to address the multifaceted needs of abuse survivors and prevent homelessness in their local community.
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