The grants are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ongoing Continuum of Care program to provide permanent and transitional housing to homeless persons. In addition, Continuum grants fund important services including job training, health care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and child care. 

“These grants will make a positive impact on families and individuals who are working towards a better life,” Shuster said.  “For forty years the Fayette County Community Action Agency has worked on the front lines of poverty, offering a helping hand for people looking for homes, jobs and a stable environment.  Their work improves lives and builds communities and these grants will help them in their mission.”

The Continuum of Care grants for the Fayette County Community Action Agency will be used for both transitional and permanent housing for people looking to move from homelessness to a stable residence.

“This funding will allow us to continue to improve the availability of quality housing options for some of our most vulnerable citizens,” said James Stark, Executive Director of Community Action. “We very much appreciate the support of Congressman Shuster’s office and the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has shown for our work.” 

 “The homeless must not become invisible or marginalized,” said Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson. “Our response tells us much about our humanity as a people and a nation. When our fellow citizens literally need shelter from the storm, or a meal, or counseling, or help to regain their footing in life, we must be there to respond.”