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3 Area Agencies Set To Receive Grants To Aid The Homeless

Three area agencies will receive state grants to help the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless.

The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced $16.4 million in annual funding for 64 non-profit organizations and local government entities. Among them are Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., which will receive $265,155 for street outreach, its shelter, youth transitional housing, rapid rehousing and prevention in Chautauqua County; Cattaraugus Community Action, which will receive $300,000 for shelter and rapid rehousing in Cattaraugus County; and Allegany County Community Opportunities and Rural Development, which will receive $130,000 for prevention in Allegany County.

“We have an obligation to extend a helping hand to those at risk of losing, or who have already lost, their housing,” said Mike Hein, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance commissioner. “The Solutions to End Homelessness Program provides vital support to organizations that are helping so many New Yorkers overcome housing instability. Under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s leadership, New York remains committed to confronting the root causes of homelessness and helping those in need onto a path toward a brighter future.”

Program funding can be used for street outreach to help those experiencing homelessness receive assistance; supportive services or operating expenses at emergency drop-in centers or overnight shelters; certain costs associated with transitional housing; and rapid rehousing for homeless families or individuals or survivors of domestic violence. The grants can also fund programs designed to prevent homelessness by assisting eligible persons and families in maintaining their permanent housing.

Established in 2012, the program is supported through a mix of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and New York State homeless assistance funds. Each award provides five years of funding for the recipient organization.

Through collaborative efforts across state government, New York has undertaken a multi-faceted approach to address homelessness statewide that includes increased capital construction, improved service delivery and innovative policy approaches. New York recognizes that the causes of homelessness are complex and a comprehensive approach is needed to help families and individuals avoid housing instability.

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