Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $1,849,093 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant to the Opportunity Council, a non-profit organization based in Bellingham, Washington. The grant will fund the organization's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families in Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties, while minimizing the trauma of homelessness. Eligible activities under the grant include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention, all aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and access to mainstream resources for the homeless population. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Additionally, the Opportunity Council has received other federal grants, such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, to provide comprehensive, multi-faceted support to vulnerable populations in the region.