Individuals and families in Arlington County experiencing homelessness may soon have more support for long-term housing and other supportive services.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $3 million to the county’s Continuum of Care for Homelessness.
Arlington County’s Department of Human Services will coordinate and facilitate the grant.
Doorways for Women and Families received $101,208 in new funding to expand a Rapid Rehousing project for survivors of domestic violence.
All other existing projects, including rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing operated by Bridges to Independence, New Hope Housing and PathForward received renewed funding, totaling $2.9 million.
“We strive to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring,” said Arlington County Department of Human Services Director Anita Friedman. “The competitive nature of these awards confirms that our strategic planning, policy development and service delivery continue to be effective.”
HUD grant funding provides resources designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly the most vulnerable households who would otherwise be living in places not meant for habitation or residing in emergency shelters.
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