Continuum of care program

This $148,759 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will provide housing assistance and supportive services to the homeless population in Rutland, Vermont. The awardee, Newstory Center, Inc., is a domestic shelter and non-profit organization focused on addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Through this grant, Newstory Center will deliver a range of services including advocacy, assistance, education, and collaboration efforts to support victims and survivors while working to prevent future violence. The Continuum of Care Program is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize the trauma of homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. As a subrecipient, Newstory Center has also been awarded over $1 million in federal funding from 2018-2024 through programs such as STOP, VOCA Assistance, and FVPSA to support its broader mission of ending the cycle of violence in the Rutland community.