Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award of $2,521,464.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) supports the delivery of comprehensive support services by the Fort Bend County Women's Center, Inc. (doing business as Pennywise Resale Centers) in Richmond, TX. The funding will be used to provide housing assistance, crisis intervention, and supportive services to vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, families, domestic violence survivors, and human trafficking victims. Key services include operating 24-hour crisis hotlines, emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, transitional and permanent housing solutions, case management, counseling, and homeless management information systems. This award, with a performance period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, is part of HUD's broader effort to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness and minimizing trauma for those experiencing homelessness.