The Chester County Department of Community Development was recently awarded more than $2 million in fiscal year 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds are allocated for projects focused on ending homelessness. The Chester County commissioners applauded the funding, saying, “Homelessness is about more than just housing. It’s about trauma and having access to available programs and assistance. The CoC funds will help address all of these issues.” Rob Henry, administrator for the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness, said the county has 12 projects ready to receive the funding, including rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities and chronically homeless individuals. The funds will be distributed between the county’s partner providers — Open Hearth Inc., Human Services Inc., and Holcomb Associates Inc.
Source: Chester County; 2/22/2024