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The Homelessness Resource Exchange is your one-stop shop for information and resources for providers who are assisting persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. View the sections below and to the right to get started.

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HRE What's New

• Obama Administration Awards $1.4 billion in Homeless Renewal Grants

  The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep thousands...

• Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) Pandemic Planning for Agencies within Continuums of Care

  The following resources are intended to provide guidance to Continuums of Care (CoC) and their homeless service providers (i.e., emergency shelters, transitional...

• HPRP Staff Affidavit

  The Staff Affidavit is a new requirement for all households determined to be eligible for HPRP assistance. The Staff Affidavit documents that the HPRP...

• An Introductory Guide to the AHAR and AHAR FAQs

  "An Introductory Guide to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report" provides background information and guidance on the AHAR. The guide describes...

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Current Highlights

HPRP Page Reorganized!

The HPRP page on the HRE has been redesigned to organize and accommodate the growing number of resources available to assist grantees in implementing programs. When you go to the HPRP quick link page, you will notice that the material is now organized under four tabs: 1) HUD-Issued Guidance; 2) Data Collection and Reporting; 3) Tools and TA Resources; and 4) FAQs and Virtual Help Desk. If you are having difficulty locating a document, please contact us via the HRE Feedback Form and we will be happy to assist.

Quick Links for CoCs and Providers

• Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act
• Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
• CoC Grant Application Materials (e-snaps)
• CoC Maps, Contacts, Reports, and Awards
• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Guidance
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• HUD HRE Virtual Helpdesk
• Training Calendar
• Finding a Technical Assistance (TA) Organization
• Overview of HUD Homeless and Housing Programs
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• Other Federal Homeless and Mainstream Programs
• HUD Legislation
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