Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), has awarded a $315,491 Project Grant to Albergue El Paraiso Corp, a non-profit community development corporation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This grant, which runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, supports Albergue El Paraiso Corp's efforts to provide comprehensive housing assistance and supportive services aimed at preventing and quickly rehousing individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the San Juan area. The services include rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, case management, housing counseling, rental assistance, job training, and mental health/substance abuse treatment. This funding allows Albergue El Paraiso Corp to continue its work in minimizing the time individuals spend without permanent housing, facilitating access to mainstream resources, and fostering self-sufficiency among the homeless population in Puerto Rico.