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N.J Rents Are Out Of Control. Here’s How Trenton Can Stop The Price Gouging-Opinion
By: James Solomon & Anita Maria Hill New Jersey has seen rent prices skyrocket, with many residents facing steep increases that have...
NJ.com
Jul 21, 2024


Biden Administration Announces Funds To Help Local Communities With Affordable Housing
By: Yvette Fernandez Amidst rising rent costs and growing concerns about affordable housing, the Biden administration is taking action by...
KANW-FM
Jul 19, 2024


Affordable Housing Statistics: Our 2024 Report
By: Rebecca Henderson The ongoing shortage of affordable housing is making it difficult for Americans to buy homes, with 42% of movers in...
USA TODAY
Jul 18, 2024


I Lived In A Homeless Encampment For A Week. I Saw How Housing First Doesn’t Work
By: Mike Coffman Last year, over 650,000 Americans experienced homelessness, marking a 12% increase since 2022, with chronic homelessness...
USA TODAY
Jul 17, 2024


ICYMI: Human Services And Community Affairs Commissioners Announce Developers Can Apply For $95M To Build Healthy Homes For NJ Family Care Members
By: Department Of Human Services The New Jersey Healthy Homes Initiative, announced by Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman and...
Department Of Human Services
Jul 17, 2024


Safe Places And Safe Sleeping: Cost-Effective And Humane Recommendations For Local Leaders After Grant Pass
In her dissent on the recent City of Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling, Justice Sonia Sotomayor highlighted the troubling trend...
BROOKINGS
Jul 16, 2024


Millions Remain Unspent In Federal Funds For Homeless Students – And Time Is Running Out
By: Kavahn Mansouri Three years after federal aid was earmarked to ensure homeless students receive an education, millions remain unspent...
KCUR 89.3
Jul 16, 2024


When Little Kids Don't Have Stable Housing, It Can Affect Their Health Later
By: Rhitu Chatterjee Children experiencing housing insecurity, especially in early childhood, are more likely to suffer from poorer...
NJPR
Jul 11, 2024


HUD Makes $40 Million Available To Prevent Evictions And Prevent Homelessness
By: US Department Of HUD HUD has announced $40 million in grants to support low-income tenants facing eviction with no-cost legal...
US Department Of HUD
Jul 11, 2024


Homelessness In New Jersey Is Compounded By Extreme Heat. Advocates Are Pushing For More Cooling Centers
By: David Mattau Gabrielle has lived on the streets of Trenton for five years, battling mental health issues, addiction, and now extreme...
WHYY News
Jul 11, 2024


Many Nonprofits' Work In Affordable Housing Sector, But Leaders Say Need Is Even Greater
By: Brett Johnson Within the extensive network of nonprofits addressing affordable housing in New Jersey, Taiisa Kelly leads Monarch...
ROI-NJ.com
Jul 10, 2024


Judge Orders One Of NJ's Richest Towns To Put Affordable Housing Downtown
By: Mike Hayes A New Jersey judge has compelled Millburn Township to move forward with a 100% affordable housing development in its...
Gothamist
Jul 10, 2024


Tiny Homes Built Largely With Philanthropic Support, Offer More Patch Than Solution To Homelessness
By: Stephanie Beasley Amid a nationwide homelessness crisis affecting more than 650,000 individuals, the United States has seen a rapid...
Yahoo! Finance
Jul 10, 2024


Affordable Housing Project Proposed For Downtown New Brunswick. Here's The Plan
By: Suzanne Russell Downtown New Brunswick could see the addition of ten new affordable housing units and a case management office,...
My Central Jersey.com
Jul 10, 2024


The Pay That A Family Of 4 Needs In NJ For Basic Survival In Each County
By: Jeff Deminski MIT's Living Wage Calculator is a valuable tool. This tool estimates the income needed to cover basic minimum needs in...
New Jersey 101.5 .com
Jul 8, 2024


Groups Fighting In Homelessness In Minnesota Say Supreme Court Ruling Will Make Their Jobs Harder
By: Susan Du The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling permits local governments to enforce fines and potential jail time against individuals...
Star Tribune
Jul 2, 2024


Supreme Court Homeless Ruling Could Impact NJ Advocates Fear
By: Bobby Brier The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city's ban on outdoor sleeping, allowing cities nationwide to implement similar...
NJ Spotlight News
Jul 1, 2024

Community Spotlight: Comprehensive, Coordinated, And Ongoing Housing Focused Outreach
Explore this series on community efforts that are effectively helping people move from streets to homes. Discover how innovative outreach...

Bucco Bill To Assist SOS Veterans Group Advances
Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) has spearheaded legislation advancing in the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee to allocate...
New Jersey State Republicans
Jun 13, 2024

HSD Releases Its 2024 Street-Based Outreach Services For Unsheltered Individuals Request For Qualifications (RFQ)
By: Seattle Human Services The Human Services Department has announced a $6.2 million funding initiative to support neighborhood and...
Human Interest
Jun 13, 2024


Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill To Reduce Homelessness And Housing Instability Among Young People
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) has introduced the Homes for Young Adults Act, targeting young people experiencing homelessness or...
TAPinto East Brunswick
Jun 12, 2024


Local Mayors Put Spotlight On High-Density Housing
By: Bill Spadea A longstanding advocate for local government reform and community issues, the host of NJ 101.5 and Chasing News recently...
New Jersey 101.5 .com
Jun 11, 2024


Housing Solutions To Match Our Housing Crisis
By: Bruce Katz The U.S. is facing a housing crisis affecting homeowners and renters of all income levels and regions. Freddie Mac...
Drexel
Jun 6, 2024


Newark Is Turning Old Office Buildings Into Housing, New Study Says
By: Eric Kiefer Newark is embracing the national trend of converting outdated buildings into housing, with plans to develop 948 new...
Patch
Jun 6, 2024
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