The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $6.58 million to the Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) to support homelessness programs in Pinellas County. This represents a $433,499 increase over the previous year’s funding.
The funding will be distributed among several organizations, including Boley Centers, Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) and the Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA). These organizations provide services such as permanent housing, emergency shelter and supportive programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
According to the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, at least 2,110 people were experiencing homelessness in Pinellas County on a single night, including 351 children and 208 seniors. The PIT Count is conducted annually to assess the state of homelessness in the area…