Homeless Housing and Services Program Grants Approved

$264,603 Awarded to City Nonprofit Organizations

By City of Corpus Christi - Jan 27, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled Corpus Christi City Council meeting, the City Council approved funding to respond to homelessness.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has allocated $264,603 to the City for the Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) in FY 2026, including $55,371 designated for programs supporting at-risk youth.

The City will serve as a pass-through entity for these funds.

The agencies benefiting from these funds include:

  •  The Salvation Army
  •  Dismas Charities
  • Mother Teresa Shelter
  • Mission 911
  • Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse – Coastal Bend
  • Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living

HHSP aims to provide financial support to the nine largest cities in Texas to enhance services for homeless individuals and families.

For more information, media representatives can contact Gabriela Morrow, Senior Public Information Officer at 361-826-3583 or email at GabrielaM@CorpusChristiTX.gov.

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