On March 31, the Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the Philadelphia Continuum of Care $37,499,176 in 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program funding.This award will support 97 projects, with $2.7 million towards new and expansion projects. It will fund 74 new housing units and 2,047 renewal housing units in our community. Among the new projects awarded is New Beginnings, a program dedicated to housing families impacted by domestic violence. You can read the press release on our website, and view the full list of local providers, programs, and award amounts.
A day earlier, OHS shared separate news that Philadelphia will distribute 50 housing vouchers to assist young people aging out of foster care, and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. These awards reflect the strong partnerships OHS has forged with federal leaders, across city agencies, and among our network Philly-based nonprofits.
