The federal money comes as housing officials are trying to find ways to fill a funding gap for a transformational housing project in northeast Winston-Salem.
A housing study found Winston-Salem faced a shortage of "affordable homes," but what that looks like and how best to address it often varies depending upon who's asked.
The city council is considering approving up to six months of the requested funding from the IRC to help it address safety concerns before providing additional money.
The center features 22 dedicated beds for relief and recovery from illness or injury as well as 21 rooms for veterans transitioning out of homelessness.