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Supreme Court: Are Bans On Homeless Cruel And Unusual Punishment?
By: Nina Raffio Over half a million people are estimated to be homeless in the United States on any given night, and the Supreme Court...
USC
Jun 6, 2024


Colorado's Growing Approach To Solving Chronic Homelessness: Permanent Housing With Few Rules
By: Jennifer Brown Solid Ground Apartments, a new housing initiative in Lakewood, offers homeless individuals a stable place to live...
The Colorado Sun
Jun 5, 2024


A new strategy to house homeless people.
Some leaders have a novel idea to clear tent encampments: pay landlords more money. As the Supreme Court considers granting cities...
VOX
May 29, 2024

NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
By: Kaitlyn Ranney ORS Impact's recent assessment of youth homelessness strategies reveals alarming statistics: over 700,000 adolescents...
Community Solutions
May 28, 2024


USICH Visits Newark, New Jersey, And New York City
Last week, USICH Director Jeff Olivet and Senior Regional Advisor Nichele Carver visited Newark, NJ, to see how investments in housing...


Taking Care Of Atlantic City's Boardwalk Homeless Population
This morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Atlantic City Police Department and Jewish Family...
Shore News Network
May 27, 2024

Learn More about NLIHC’s New State and Local Innovation Project!
NLIHC's State and Local Innovation (SLI) project, launched in April, supports state and local partners in implementing tenant protections...
NLIHC
May 24, 2024


Growing Number Of Seniors Face Homelessness
The expiration of Covid-era eviction moratoriums has left many elderly individuals facing the threat of losing their homes, with the...
NBC News
May 24, 2024


Newark Shelter Residents Take Concerns to City Council, Claim Retaliation
by Matt Kadash Photo Credit by: Matt Kadash Residents of the Hotel Riviera homeless shelter in Newark are alleging retaliation for...
Tap Into Newark
May 24, 2024


The first national calculation of mortality of the US homeless population
By: Bruce Meyer, Angela Wyse, Ilina Logani A recent study delves into the connection between homelessness and health outcomes in the US,...
VOX EU
May 24, 2024


Dover councilman makes first court appearance after allegedly assaulting homeless man
By: William Westhoven Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez made his first court appearance three months after being arrested for allegedly...
Daily Record
May 23, 2024


7 Infuriating Reasons Nobody Can Afford Homes In New Jersey
By: Jahna Michal Photo By: Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash Navigating New Jersey's real estate market can feel like an uphill battle....
Cat Country 107.3
May 23, 2024


SNAP Benefits Fail to Cover Food Costs Almost Everywhere in the US: Analysis
By: Yuval Rosenberg A recent analysis highlights the inadequacy of SNAP benefits in covering food costs for families nationwide, with a...
Yahoo! Finance
May 22, 2024


NEW REPORT: Outdated and Ineffective: Why New Jersey Needs to Update Its Top Anti-Poverty Program
By: Brittany Holom-Trundy A new report from New Jersey Policy Perspective reveals that the state's leading anti-poverty program,...
Insider NJ
May 22, 2024


US Affordable Rental Housing Policy Either Doesn’t Make Any Sense or Is Working as Intended
By: Algernon Austin Affordable housing policies consistently fail renters, with a growing percentage spending a significant portion of...
Counter Punch
May 21, 2024

How Racism Impacts Support For Affordable Housing
By: Laura Castanon Despite broad support for affordable housing at the national level, opposition often arises at the local level,...
PHYS.org
May 20, 2024


Senators Introduce Bill To Provide $70B In Public Housing Funds
By: Chris Clow A bipartisan coalition, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, is poised to introduce a new bill seeking $70 billion in funding for...
Housingwire
May 20, 2024


What Can Be Done About Homelessness?
By: Judith L. Herman and Frank W. Putnam In the midst of a homelessness crisis, Joey, a homeless veteran, poignantly describes the...
Psycology Today
May 20, 2024


Op-Ed: Housing Is A Human Right, But Actions Are Needed To Back Up Those Words
By: Staci Berger, Edward Bethea The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is essential for creating affordable homes in New Jersey, but it needs...
New York Post
May 20, 2024


A Vacant N.J Motel Is Becoming A Shelter To House Veterans In Need
By: Nyah Marshall Through donations and personal funds, Gladys Krasicki purchased a vacant motel in Atlantic County to create Veterans...
NJ Spotlight News
May 20, 2024


Amid Rising Rates of Food and Housing Insecurity, United Way of Passaic County Awards nearly $300,000 in Grant Funding For Emergency Food and Shelter Providers
By: Mary Celis Photo Credit: UWW United Way of Passaic County has invested $288,138 in FEMA-funded support for Emergency Food and Shelter...
Tap Into Passaic Valley
May 20, 2024


In Depth: Medically-Supported Housing Aims To Improve Care
By: Jack Thurston Rep. Becca Balint is pushing for the federal government to integrate health care and housing, aiming to address...
NBC 5
May 19, 2024


Why Some Homeless People Say No Option But To Camp In The Woods
By: Ted Goldberg Despite raising over $107,000 through a $5 document processing fee, Ocean County's Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force...
NJ Spotlight News
May 16, 2024


Officials Clear Homeless Encampments In DC Thursday
By: Jacqueline Quynh, Matt Pusatory Thousands in D.C. are experiencing homelessness, with nearly 6,000 unhoused individuals, a number...
WUSA9
May 16, 2024
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