Continuum of care program

The Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County received a $168,968.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) to provide a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area. The award, valid from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025, will enable the organization to deliver critical services such as permanent and transitional housing, rapid rehousing, case management, outreach, and supportive services to help address homelessness and promote self-sufficiency in the local community. As a non-profit organization with extensive experience in administering federal grants, the Commission On Economic Opportunity Of Luzerne County is well-positioned to leverage this funding to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize the trauma of homelessness, and optimize access to mainstream resources.