Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $574,531 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to the Fort Bend County Women's Center, Inc., doing business as Pennywise Resale Centers, a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Texas. The grant, with a performance period from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, will support the organization's comprehensive efforts to address homelessness and provide critical services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other vulnerable populations. The funding will enable the center to operate a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, case management services, and resale centers, as part of its community-wide strategy to rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency. Additionally, the center has obtained sub-grants from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Governor's Office of Texas to enhance its victim services, including specialized counseling, neurofeedback training, and expanded case management.