Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $150,713 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to The Salvation Army, Texas Division on May 22, 2024. This grant funding supports The Salvation Army's efforts to rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families in Temple, TX while providing emergency shelter, supportive services, and homelessness prevention assistance. Through this federal grant award, The Salvation Army leverages its expertise and facilities to deliver a comprehensive continuum of care, including temporary shelter, case management, life skills training, and housing placement services, with the goal of helping clients quickly regain stability in permanent housing.

The Salvation Army is a longstanding partner of the federal government, having received numerous contracts and grants to address homelessness, particularly among veterans. In addition to this HUD Continuum of Care grant, the organization holds a $3.46 million indefinite delivery contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans in Temple, TX. These federal awards enable The Salvation Army to expand its reach and deliver critical assistance to vulnerable populations in the community.