Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Shuster is pleased to announce that the Indiana County Community Action Program, Inc. has received three program continuation grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling $126,091.00 to provide transitional housing support, substance abuse and mental health counseling services for homeless residents throughout the county. 

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.  “The Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) works on the front lines of poverty every day 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 Indiana County Community Action Program will be used for both transitional and permanent housing for people looking to move from homelessness to a stable residence.

“In addition to housing, most families and individuals who experience homelessness require intensive supportive services that provide the opportunity to build strong families who are no longer at risk for homelessness.” “This funding will provide these valuable services to persons experiencing homelessness in Indiana County,” said Sandra Dill, ICCAP Executive Director

“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.”