According to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s press release on Monday, February 12, 2024, he has awarded $12 million to reduce homelessness across the Commonwealth.
Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants
WRIC ABC 8 News reported that the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants will be awarded to 55 programs and housing projects in the Commonwealth, including about $900,000 which will go to organizations in Richmond.
The Commonwealth funds the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, and the grants represent 20% of this fiscal year’s fund investment, according to the office. The remaining funds support the production of new or rehabilitated housing units through the Affordable and Special Needs Housing Program.
A spokesperson for the Governor’s office said:
“The funding will advance targeted efforts to reduce homelessness with 2,177 individuals and families.”
The Richmond-based organizations that received funds from the program:
- Virginia Supportive Housing Greater Richmond Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Services 2024: $300,000
- YWCA Richmond Housing Rapid Re-housing: $249,000
- Virginia Supportive Housing Studios and New Clay Richmond Permanent Supportive Housing 2024: $250,000
- St. Joseph’s Villa Permanent Supportive Housing Richmond: $98,406