Continuum of care program

This Project Grant award of $165,976.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will support the efforts of Friends Of Switchpoint Inc., a non-profit organization in St. George, Utah, to provide a comprehensive range of services to address homelessness in their local community. The funding will enable Friends Of Switchpoint Inc. to deliver emergency shelter, supportive services, street outreach, permanent supportive housing, and homelessness prevention assistance to vulnerable populations. As a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, Friends Of Switchpoint Inc. has consistently received direct HUD funding for Continuum of Care projects, with recent annual awards ranging from $138,160 to $165,976. Additionally, the organization has secured numerous sub-awards from state and local entities in Utah, enabling it to expand its service portfolio and address multiple facets of homelessness and poverty in Utah communities.