Branches-Domestic Violence Shelter Of Huntington W. VA Inc.

Branches-Domestic Violence Shelter Of Huntington W. VA Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since February 2006, with a primary focus on providing domestic violence shelter and support services in the Huntington, West Virginia area. The organization is dedicated to addressing homelessness, domestic violence, and related social challenges, primarily serving vulnerable populations through various community-based programs. As a registered domestic violence shelter, Branches collaborates with local entities to enhance criminal justice system responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards, primarily from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, with recent awards ranging from $122,168 to $169,010. These grants enable Branches to deliver comprehensive services including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. The organization also receives sub-awards from state entities such as the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and West Virginia Department of Education. These sub-awards support various initiatives including the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, protective services for domestic violence victims, and meal reimbursement programs. Additionally, Branches has partnered with entities like Go33 Justice & Community Services to enhance criminal justice system responses to domestic violence, demonstrating a multi-faceted approach to addressing community social service needs through federal and state grant funding mechanisms.