The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $380,076 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to Centro Deambulantes Cristo Pobre, a non-profit organization in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This one-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will enable Centro Deambulantes Cristo Pobre to provide permanent housing and supportive services to assist homeless individuals and families in the Ponce area. The organization's Permanent Housing Division will leverage these funds to quickly rehouse the homeless, minimize trauma, and promote self-sufficiency through rental assistance, case management, job training, and mental health/substance abuse treatment. Additionally, Centro Deambulantes Cristo Pobre serves as a subrecipient partner to Puerto Rico's Department of the Family, utilizing HUD's Emergency Solutions Grants program to deliver emergency shelter, outreach, and rapid re-housing support across the territory.
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