Continuum of care program

This $423,563.00 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), supports Hogar Ruth Inc., a non-profit domestic shelter organization based in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. The funding enables Hogar Ruth Inc. to deliver a range of services to address homelessness and assist Hispanic and Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes. Key services include 24-hour crisis hotlines, counseling, legal advocacy, housing assistance, emergency relocation, support groups, and prevention education programs. Hogar Ruth Inc. also receives sub-awards from the Puerto Rico Department of Justice and Department of the Family to expand its capacity to provide emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and support services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in northern, coastal, and rural regions of Puerto Rico. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.