Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $855,735 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Kitsap County, Inc. on December 1, 2024. The grant will fund the YWCA's provision of housing relocation, stabilization services, and short to medium-term rental assistance to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families in the Gorst, Washington area. The YWCA will leverage this funding to deliver comprehensive services, including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services such as case management, housing counseling, job training, and mental health/substance abuse treatment. This federal grant award aligns with the Continuum of Care Program's goals of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, enhancing access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency among those experiencing housing insecurity.