The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Aids Foundation Houston, Inc. (doing business as Allies In Hope) $852,819 under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) on March 1, 2026, with a period of performance through February 28, 2027.
The award funds operation of residential facilities and delivery of supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Houston, Texas, including persons living with HIV/AIDS. Eligible activities under the CoC Program include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems. Allies In Hope operates four residential facilities—A Friendly Haven, Help House, Burress Street Apartments, and Chupik House—and delivers comprehensive supportive services including case management, life skills training, job training, nutritional services, substance abuse counseling, and rental assistance.
Allies In Hope receives significant pass-through funding from the City of Houston as sub-recipient under CoC subawards for facility-based operating costs, supportive services, project sponsor administration, and tenant-based rental assistance. The organization acts as a prime recipient in the majority of its CoC awards and holds a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) formula grant from HUD as well.