Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $388,047 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to Groundworks Collaborative, Inc. d/b/a Empty Bowls, a non-profit organization in Brattleboro, Vermont. The grant, effective from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, will fund Groundworks Collaborative's provision of shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to address homelessness in the Brattleboro area. As a community-based organization focused on ending hunger and homelessness, Groundworks Collaborative has been delivering critical housing assistance, social services, and related programs through federal grants from HUD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This Continuum of Care Program award enables Groundworks Collaborative to continue its comprehensive efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while promoting their self-sufficiency and access to mainstream resources.