Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant of $151,024 to Friends Of Switchpoint Inc., a non-profit organization in St. George, Utah. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2023, will fund the organization's provision of supportive services, emergency shelter, street outreach, permanent supportive housing, and homeless prevention assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Utah. In addition to the direct HUD award, Friends Of Switchpoint Inc. has received sub-awards from various state and local government entities in Utah to provide services such as non-congregate shelter acquisition and operations, child and adult daycare meal programs, support for domestic violence shelters and victims, emergency temporary shelter, and social services block grants. The diverse portfolio of federal grant programs leveraged by the organization enables it to address homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, and related issues through an array of support services in Utah communities.