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 $590,197 project grant to Hogar Nueva Mujer Santa Maria De La Merced Inc., a domestic shelter and non-profit organization based in Cayey, Puerto Rico. This grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will enable the organization to provide permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training services to rapidly shelter homeless individuals and families in the Puerto Rico region. Hogar Nueva Mujer Santa Maria De La Merced Inc. has a history of receiving over $1.8 million in CoC Program funding to address homelessness and domestic violence through coordinated housing solutions and supportive services. The organization has also partnered with the Puerto Rico Department of Justice as a sub-grantee to implement federally funded programs addressing domestic violence and family-related issues in the territory.