Riverside County receives $13.7M to end homelessness
RIVERSIDE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $13.7 million to 22 homeless assistance projects supported through the Riverside County Continuum of Care under the fiscal year 2021 CoC Program Competition. This amount represents an increase of $2.6 million from previous awards.The award includes a $2 million allocation to Alternatives to Domestic Violence, Queer Works and Transgender Health & Wellness to support much needed rental assistance and supportive services to 100 victims of domestic violence and their families.The Continuum of Care’s application includes 12 renewal projects and 10 new projects to directly support more than 800 people’s access to permanent housing with ongoing supportive services. This investment will allow the CoC to serv