Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $780,172 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Houston. The grant funding supports the YWCA's initiatives to rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families in the Houston area, while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Key services delivered through this grant include establishing and operating permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homeless management information systems. Specific activities encompass temporary housing solutions, rapid rehousing, case management, job training, and other programs to help homeless individuals transition to stable living environments. This federal grant award, with a performance period from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025, is part of HUD's broader efforts to promote community-wide strategies for addressing homelessness.