New ROSS Program Grant Awarded to CHRC!

Columbia Housing & Redevelopment Corporation (CHRC) has been awarded its first ROSS-SC Grant in the amount of $271,956. HUD has announced approximately $37 million in FY 25 Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) funding, awarding grants to 114 organizations. The FY 2025 grant term runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

The grants support service coordinators who connect residents with employment, education, financial literacy, health, and other supportive services to improve their lives and future self-sufficiency.

Services which may include healthcare coordination, benefits counseling, transportation assistance, financial literacy programs, peer support groups, and independent living support. In addition, the grant is designed to assist residents of public and Indian housing in making progress toward self-sufficiency by addressing educational, professional, and health-related barriers. Through personalized support and resource connections, the program empowers residents to achieve their personal and professional goals and take meaningful steps toward self-sufficiency.

CHRC, organized in 1959, provides housing and redevelopment opportunities to serve residents of the City of Columbia in Tennessee, through 295 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) multifamily units in three fabulous communities: Creekside, Oakwood, and Northridge. 

The mission of CHRC is to provide outstanding affordable housing and redevelopment services to improve the quality of life for our residents and the community.

For more information about CHRC, please visit the pages on our website or contact us.