HUD: Nearly $4.8 Million Announced to Support Homeless North and South Carolinians After Hurricane Helene
Funding to provide shelter for homeless families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $4.8 million to support people experiencing homelessness in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, funding will be allocated to Winston-Salem, NC ($548,000); Charlotte,…
HUD: Veteran Homelessness Drops to Lowest on Record
Today, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record since the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) started counting this data in 2009. The 2024 PIT data-which will be published by HUD…
HUD: $72 Million Announced to Help End Youth Homelessness in America
Funding will support actions to end youth homelessness by expanding housing opportunities supportive services in 11 states Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $72 million to fund youth homelessness housing across 14 communities, including five rural communities. This funding, through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), will support various housing…
HUD: Funding Announced to Support People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness in North Carolina due to Tropical Storm Helene
$3 million in new grants will help provide shelter to displaced people after Tropical Storm Helene and new waiver process provides flexibility after disasters The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $3 million for the State of North Carolina to support people experiencing homelessness in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Funding…
HUD: Agency Hosts “Next Generation of Housing Policy” Roundtable
On October 7 and 8th, HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman hosted a “Next Generation of Housing Policy” roundtable to identify bold new actions, ideas, and policies to broaden HUD’s impact, boost the supply of housing, and lower housing costs. HUD invited leading scholars, who represent a diversity of perspectives, geographies and disciplines, to leverage their…
HUD: $28 Million Announced to Bolster Local Housing Programs Across America
Funding will allow 23 local organizations to provide critical assistance for Americans living with HIV and AIDS and ensure stable housing for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $28 million in funding to ensure Americans living with HIV and AIDS and their…
HUD: More Than $15 Million Announced to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Funding will support housing assistance for young Americans, formerly of foster care, who face homelessness Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young Americans who are transitioning out of foster care and experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Through the Foster Youth to…
HUD: Funding Announced to Support People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness in Iowa
Grant awards will increase homelessness prevention and services across Iowa after severe storms, flooding and tornadoes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $686,019 to the State of Iowa, and the City of Des Moines to support people experiencing homelessness after extreme weather events from May 2024. Funding from the Rapid…
HUD: More Than $10 Million Announced to Help End Homelessness Among Native American Veterans
New funding will help Native American veterans facing homelessness access and maintain quality, affordable housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced more than $10 million to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services to Native American veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal investment in Native American…
HUD: New HUD Policy Changes Expand Access to Housing for Veterans
Changes will enable veterans with service-connected disability benefits access more housing opportunities Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new set of policy changes that will help more veterans receive assistance under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, and improve their access to supportive housing developments. Veterans experiencing homelessness often receive…