Funding offers stable housing for individuals and families at risk of homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced more than $27 million to assist thousands of low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families over a three-year period. The funding announced today is offered through HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA) and will renew HUD’s support of 31 local programs. These grants provide a combination of housing assistance and supportive services for this vulnerable population.
“Safe and stable housing can have a profound impact on one’s life,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “HUD is proud to continue its support of local partners in their work to assist persons living with HIV/AIDS in securing the essential housing, healthcare, and opportunities they deserve.”
Research shows that a stable home is critical to the well-being of persons living with HIV/AIDS, and results in better health outcomes and reduced transmission of the disease. In addition to housing assistance, these local programs will provide access to supportive services such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse services, and employment training. The combination of housing assistance and supportive services are critical in sustaining housing stability, promoting better health outcomes, and increasing quality of life, which promotes self-sufficiency efforts for those able to transition to the private housing market.
Since 1992, HUD’s HOPWA Program has provided national leadership and resources that support the development and operation of high-quality supportive housing programs. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to cities, states, and nonprofit organizations to provide housing assistance and supportive services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. By providing assistance with housing and related services, the HOPWA program helps persons living with HIV/AIDS enter into housing, access and remain in medical care, and adhere to complex treatment regimens. More information on the HOPWA program is available at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hopwa/.
HUD is providing renewal grants to the following local programs:
| State | Grantee Name | Final Approved Amounts |
| AK | State of Alaska | $773,309 |
| CA | Lutheran Social Services of Northern California | $1,276,936 |
| CA | The Salvation Army, a California Corporation | $1,063,476 |
| DE | Ministry of Caring, Inc. | $791,010 |
| HI | Gregory House Programs | $1,391,903 |
| IL | AIDS Foundation of Chicago | $1,458,870 |
| IL | Chicago House and Social Service Agency | $1,277,394 |
| IL | City of Chicago | $1,494,847 |
| IL | Interfaith Residence dba Doorways | $971,945 |
| MA | Community Healthlink, Inc. | $838,159 |
| MA | Fenway Community Health Center | $1,398,936 |
| ME | Frannie Peabody Center | $1,042,130 |
| ME | Frannie Peabody Center | $1,310,348 |
| MI | Cass Community Social Services, Inc. | $1,350,186 |
| MO | Interfaith Residence dba Doorways | $1,117,255 |
| MT | State of Montana | $1,493,525 |
| NH | State of New Hampshire | $974,100 |
| NJ | New Jersey Department of health | $1,235,823 |
| NY | Bailey House, Inc. | $1,039,365 |
| NY | Bailey House, Inc. | $1,326,555 |
| VT | Burlington Housing Authority | $383,875 |
| WA | Washington State Department of Health | $1,222,025 |
| WI | AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin d/b/a Vivent Health | $1,263,091 |
| WY | Wyoming Department of Health | $573,454 |