Rapid re-housingpcadv is committed to supporting member programs in developing new innovative housing initiatives and ensuring that currenthousing options are working for survivors. During the last two years, pcadv has pivoted quickly, in direct response to the impactthe pandemic has had on survivors, to support member programs with housing solutions. We are working to help memberprograms understand and implement the domestic violence housing first philosophy, because we never want a survivor to haveto choose between an abusive home and homelessness.Since 2019, pcadv had been awarded $7.3 million in rapid rehousing funds, or short-term rental assistance, from the department of housing and urban development's annual continuum of care funding competition. These funds are critical to the safety and stability of survivors and are focused primarily in rural areas of the commonwealth, where needs are often far greater than resources available. To date, there have been over 700 households that have received rapid rehousing funding and services, and over 80% of those households have moved on to rent without a subsidy. This far exceeds goals set by then funder and is an excellent example of the success of pcadv member programs in serving survivors. This funding has made an extensive impact, but increased funding and capacity building for rental assistance and ongoing services is essential to institutionalize rrh and dvhf across the coc. Pcadv is responsible for the data quality and financial management of the grant. Pcadv has organized trainings and technical assistance opportunities for member programs to increase their understanding of rrh and housing retention for survivors.

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