Putting more money toward services is more cost-efficient and yields better outcomes over time, as other states have found

NJ advocates among outraged as Washington police dismantled homeless encampments

Camden’s Village Initiative connects individuals in need with social services

Interview: Richard Uniacke, president of Bridges Outreach

Latest count shows nearly 14,000 people, disproportionate number of Black residents

The Camden Coalition’s housing-first service gets zero in state budget

Homeless advocates and residents had been at odds for months

The ordinance ‘transforms the condition of homelessness itself into a punishable offense’

Health care workers will be on site in Penn Station, connecting people with services

Summit, which was lauded for efforts to reduce homelessness, is considering a ban on sleeping in public places

For the first time in seven years, Gov. Murphy’s budget proposal does not include funding for the Camden Coalition’s Housing First program

Last year’s annual survey showed far more people without permanent homes

Team members hand out food and clothing, and transport people to warming centers

City launched numerous 'housing first' initiatives, lowering homeless rate

New Jersey’s homeless population has grown 24% since last year

Camden Coalition looks to state for help with program now running at a deficit

Participants get 10 weeks’ work and access to resources to get them back on track

Millville makes it illegal to sleep in public places. First offense is a $500 fine

Harm reduction, ‘housing first’ and other initiatives have worked in NJ, but inadequate funding is a big issue