HomeFront’s “Week of Hope” Helps Families Break the Cycle of Poverty
The annual event is a week of community service opportunities, plus art, discussions, and educational forums to help transform the lives of local families who are homeless.
New St. Lucy’s Homeless Services Facility Breaks Ground in Jersey City
Construction on a state-of-the-art homeless services facility in Jersey City has officially started.
New 20-Room Emergency Shelter Proposed for Newark
The proposed 20-bedroom facility on University Avenue could be approved tonight.
St. Lucy’s Opens Supportive Housing in Jersey City as Redevelopment Looms
The first phase of an endeavor that will revitalize several Downtown Jersey City properties celebrated its opening.
A Better Life Awaits Newarkers Experiencing Homelessness
A new 20-unit community exclusively for homeless Newark residents has opened at 101 14th Avenue.
Shelter for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Could Open in Newark
A nonprofit organization is seeking to convert an office building in the Ironbound into this shelter.
Count Finds Over 3,000 People Experiencing Homelessness in Essex and Hudson Counties
The annual Point-in-Time Count aims to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in New Jersey and throughout the country. Now, the numbers from the 2020 count have been released, showing a general uptick in homelessness statewide.
City of Hoboken Launches Task Force to Address Homelessness
Hoboken is the first municipality to launch its own dedicated task force to address homelessness.
Newark Plans to Launch Homelessness Commission
The proposed task force in New Jersey’s largest city would be among the first of its kind in a state where homelessness remains a crisis.
Resilient Hope: Newark Moves Forward on Housing Plan for Formerly Homeless Residents
Newark officials are backing a project to build housing and services for formerly homeless residents.
