Washington, D.C.  – U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., R-Lafayette, today announced that a total of $1,521,911 has been awarded to sixteen homeless programs throughout Louisiana’s 7th Congressional District.  The grants are provided through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance programs, which are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  

“This funding supports the countless volunteers who work tirelessly to provide shelter and counsel for those who might otherwise be living on our streets,” Boustany said.  “The people of Southwest Louisiana have always been known for their service to the neediest in our society, and these grants are a testament to that.”
 
HUD's Continuum of Care programs provide permanent and transitional housing to homeless persons.  In addition, Continuum grants fund important services including job training, health care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and child care. Continuum grants fund a wide variety of programs from street outreach and assessment programs to transitional and permanent housing for homeless persons and families.  Funds are awarded in an annual national competition.

Below is a summary of the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance programs announced for Louisiana’s 7th Congressional District:

•    Acadiana C.A.R.E.S / Home Again I – $143,524

•    Acadiana C.A.R.E.S / Home Again I – $229,051

•    Acadiana Outreach Center / HMIS Dedicated Project – $136,941

•    Acadiana Outreach Center / Lighthouse for Women and Children’s Shelter –  $129,868

•    Calcasieu Parish Housing Department / Calcasieu Parish Shelter Plus Care –  $191,501

•    Louisiana Association for the Education of Homeless Children, Youth / Project CARES – $62,092

•    Lafayette Catholic Service Centers / Bishop O’Donnell Transitional Housing – $35,401

•    Lafayette Catholic Service Centers / New Life Center Transitional Housing – $166,213

•    Lafayette Catholic Service Centers / SMILE Supportive Housing Program – $31,911

•    Lafayette Catholic Service Centers / St. Joseph Transitional Housing for Men – $30,975

•    Lafayette Catholic Service Centers / Transitional Housing for Chemically Dependent Women with Children – $56,000

•    Southwestern LA Homeless Coalition / Hope Homes I (Renewal) – $52,453

•    Southwestern LA Homeless Coalition / Hope Homes II (Renewal) – $56,158

•    Southwestern LA Homeless Coalition / New Directions II – $62,340

•    St. Francis Foundation Educational & Aftercare Program – $21,000

•    Volunteer Center for Southwest Louisiana – $116,483

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