Homeless Continuum of Care announces funding awards for upcoming fiscal year

Press release from TaskForce for Ending Homelessness

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – TaskForce for Ending Homelessness today announced conditional funding awards to eight organizations through its Emergency Shelter and Housing Stabilization Grants. These investments expand shelter options for families, increase access to recovery and employment pathways, strengthen housing stability, and support individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Informed by feedback from the recent Family Homelessness Summit, the funding — allocated across three targeted categories established by the Continuum of Care Board — represents a strategic investment in solutions that advance long-term housing stability and economic self-sufficiency. These awards will serve residents throughout Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam, and Union Counties.

Under this announcement, the Continuum of Care has awarded:

• $342,966 for emergency shelters, supporting families with children, survivors fleeing domestic violence, and individuals in need of temporary housing
• $823,119 for rapid rehousing, helping individuals quickly return to stable housing and reconnect to employment and earned income
• $205,779 for homelessness prevention, providing early intervention programs to keep families stable and avoid eviction

Residents in need of assistance or more information can dial 2-1-1, a local helpline operated by United Way of North Central Florida, to access available resources and support services.

TaskForce extends its appreciation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Florida Department of Children and Families for its continued support in advancing these efforts across North Central Florida.