(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) today joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Anthony G. Brown, John Sarbanes and David Trone, (all D-Md.) in announcing $13,187,737 for 32 projects to counter homelessness in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

Funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, which helps state government agencies, local governments and local nonprofit organizations provide transitional or permanent housing, rental assistance or supportive services to end homelessness.

“Increasing the availability of affordable housing is a complicated challenge with no one simple solution. This federal funding will support a variety of community-driven initiatives that make a real and meaningful difference for thousands of Marylanders,” the lawmakers said. “We are proud to represent many advocates and organizations working tirelessly to combat homelessness in our region and we remain committed to supporting their important work.”

Kirstin’s Haven, a Camp Springs organization focused on helping homeless veterans find sustainable housing, will receive federal funding through this grant program for the first time. According to founder and CEO Steven Foncham, "This grant will be life changing for the individuals we serve within our community. It will allow Kirstin's Haven, Inc. to provide permanent housing solutions and offer families a place to call home." 

This program is authorized under Subtitle C of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11381-11389). The CoC Program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families and communities; promote access to mainstream homeless programs for individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

See below for a full list of the grants awarded in the region.

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Recipient/Project	Award
The National Center for Children and Families / Rapid Rehousing Family Program - NCCF	$75,223
Housing Opportunities Commission / Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) 10	$3,346,588
Housing Opportunities Commission / Permanent Supportive Housing 14	$726,545
Interfaith Works Inc. / Interfaith Homes	$370,136
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Cordell	$145,242
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Home First I	$168,285
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Home First II	$334,456
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Hope Housing	$597,332
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Keys First	$948,696
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. / Personal Living Quarters Seneca Heights Apartments	$394,510
Montgomery County Maryland / MD-601 CoC Planning Application FY2019	$269,478
Kirstin's Haven Inc. / Kirstin's Haven PSH	$283,007
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. (UCAP) / UCAP Path I 2019	$232,650
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. (UCAP) / UCAP Path II 2019	$194,136
United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. (UCAP) / UCAP Path III 2019	$198,204
VESTA, Inc. / Vesta PSH	$157,868
Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc. / VOAC PG Supportive Housing Program	$200,577
Prince George's County, Maryland / Coordinated Entry	$280,000
Prince George's County, Maryland / HELP	$594,947
Prince George's County, Maryland / HMIS	$85,000
Prince George's County, Maryland / PGH	$213,641
Prince George's County, Maryland / Planning	$169,804
Prince George's County, Maryland / THRRP	$60,405
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc. / LARS PSH	$469,837
Community Crisis Services, Inc.  / CCSI RRH	$101,558
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. / HIP Success	$377,769
Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Washington / Fortitude	$162,415
Jobs Have Priority (JHP), Inc. / Permanent Supportive Housing	$261,736
Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Washington, Inc. / Montgomery County Rapid Re-Housing	$545,396
Pathways to Housing DC / Project Home	$510,000
Maryland Department of Health / MDH BHA PG 15	$354,675
Maryland Department of Health / MDH BHA PG 16	$357,621

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