By Richard Uniacke
Across New Jersey, homelessness is rising at an alarming rate.
According to data from the Office of Homelessness Prevention, over 34,000 people have already entered homelessness in 2025 and that number is expected to more than double by year’s end.
Behind every statistic is a person trying to survive in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.
But ending homelessness means far more than just finding someone a place to live. It means addressing the web of challenges that drive people into crisis in the first place.
Access to affordable housing is part of that, yes, but also financial stability, food security, health care, education, and community connection. When these supports work together, they don’t just house people; they restore dignity, rebuil

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