Social service organizations across New Jersey took part in a point-in-time survey Wednesday to count the homeless population and others at risk. The annual survey is done to determine how much federal funding is needed.
Last year’s count found nearly 8,100 men, women and children homeless across the state. That number is expected to increase with the rise in COVID-19 cases. The ending of the state’s eviction moratorium earlier this month is also seen as a contributory factor especially given the continuing lack of affordable housing.
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