Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $655,967 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to Lucha Contra El Sida Inc., doing business as Housing & Medical Services, a non-profit organization based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The grant funding supports a comprehensive array of services to address homelessness, including establishing permanent housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing programs, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and providing supportive services such as case management, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and job training. Lucha Contra El Sida Inc. collaborates with local government entities on specific initiatives like "Nuevo Horizonte," "Manantiales de Vida," and "Renacer de Vida" to promote access to mainstream resources and optimize self-sufficiency for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. The grant award period is from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025.