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Best Practices A practical newsletter for people ending homelessness. Checklist for Homeless Service Providers During Community Re-opening   The CDC has published guidance on steps homeless service providers should consider when their local communities begin reopening. Consult the checklist for suggestions on communicating with staff, maintaining prevention strategies, connecting clients to care, and providing services with awareness of community changes. View the checklist >>>

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – May 26, 2020 Digest for May 26, 2020 The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and

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Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training CDBG Program CARES Act Eviction Moratorium Q&As Now Available On March 27, 2020, the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) into law. Section 4024 of that legislation imposes a temporary morat

Hear about Veteran benefits and resources from the VA. Subscribe to Hear Every Story Borne the Battle , a weekly podcast from the VA, covers a wide range of topics effecting the Veteran community. Host, Marine Veteran Tanner Iskra, and his guests aim to engage all members of the Veteran community through personal stories—told by Veterans themselves—and also through special episodes like Benefits Breakdowns which keep the community up to date on the latest VA developments. Stay Updated! You can find Borne the Battle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRADIO, or any other podcast app.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of a Public Review and Comment Period on 2019 Action Plan Amendments and Citizen Participation Plan Amendments On March 27, 2020, the United States Congress passed The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748). The bill provided additional funding to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by the pandemic. A substantial amendment to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan is necessary in order to receive CARES Act funds, and usually a thirty (30) day public comment period is required, however, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has waived this requirement provided that no less than five (5) days are provided for public comments on each substantial amendment. The State of Maryland will be awarded CARES Act funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV), and Housing Opportunities for Pe