Catholic Charities is proud to announce the receipt of a $299,646 one-year grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The funding, drawn from the Unified Homeless Grant (IP004) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, will support the agency's Hunger Homeless Outreach Program in delivering critical homelessness prevention services to individuals and families in need.
This significant grant underscores the ongoing commitment of Catholic Charities to assist vulnerable populations by addressing the root causes of homelessness and providing resources to achieve long-term stability. The Hunger Homeless Outreach Program offers essential services such as rent, mortgage assistance to families facing temporary financial crisis, empowering participants to maintain safe and stable housing.
“The support from the Department of Children and Families enables us to expand our reach and deepen our impact,” said Ellen T. Wayne, Ed.D. CEO of Catholic Charities. “We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals and families facing homelessness have the tools and resources they need to build a brighter future. This funding represents a lifeline for those we serve.”
Catholic Charities invites community members and partners to join its mission to alleviate homelessness and hunger by volunteering, donating, or collaborating on service initiatives. For more information about the Hunger Homeless Outreach Program and how you can get involved, visit Website link.
About Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities is a faith-based organization dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our community through compassion, advocacy, and collaboration. With a range of services aimed at addressing hunger, homelessness, and other critical needs, Catholic Charities seeks to foster hope, stability, and dignity for all.
