Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $137,283 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to the Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to support community-wide efforts to address homelessness in the Karns, TN area. The funding will enable CAC to rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families, while providing supportive services to promote self-sufficiency. Key services to be delivered include rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training. CAC will coordinate these efforts across nonprofit providers, state/local governments, and public housing agencies to minimize trauma and optimize access to mainstream resources for those experiencing homelessness in the region. The grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.