The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept more than $2 million in Continuum of Care grant funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing and services to persons who are experiencing homelessness.
Funds are administered by Human and Veteran Services and local nonprofit agencies. About 2,970 individuals will be provided information, referrals, housing, and supportive services. The allocation will be spent during fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
County Commissioners have prioritized assisting people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Lee County Human & Veterans Services serves as a collaborative hub for resources ‒ federal, state, local, private, and nonprofit ‒ designated to aid Lee County residents through supportive programs and services.
For more information on Lee County Human & Veterans Services programs, log on to www.leegov.com/dhs. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, call the department’s coordinated entry helpline at 239-533-7996.
