NJ Coalition to End Homelessness

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The Coalition is a statewide organization working to create systemic change to end homelessness in NJ.

10/20/2026

What does it take to build a more compassionate, coordinated response to homelessness? Political will, strong partnerships, public investment, and providers with the resources to do their work well.

Today, NJCEH brought homeless service providers from across New Jersey to Camden County to tour the Regan Center and the new Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center.

We're grateful to Joseph's House of Camden and Volunteers of America Delaware Valley for sharing their innovative emergency and supportive housing programs. Thank you also to Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli and Division Director of Community Development Rob Jakubowski for discussing the county's investments, partnerships, and funding strategies.

Camden County offers a promising model for communities across New Jersey. While not every county has the same resources or political support, every person experiencing homelessness deserves a compassionate, coordinated response and a meaningful pathway to housing.

These quarterly tours are also a reminder of the incredible expertise within our provider community. Bringing people together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and build relationships is one of the most valuable parts of our work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to for a wonderful lunch!

10/19/2026

We were thrilled to partner alongside ACLU of New Jersey to register unhoused residents and help more check their voter registration status at Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF's) Annual World Homeless Day event.

This is the third year that we've hosted a voter registration table at NESF's Annual World Homeless Day event — and we're so grateful to be part of such an important annual event and make it clear that .

A special thank you to the ACLU of New Jersey, League of Women Voters of New Jersey and Newark Emergency Services for Families Inc. for your incredible partnership.

10/14/2026

Improving outcomes and the quality of care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness starts with investing in the people who serve them.

That's why NJCEH has made frontline workforce training a priority. We're on track to provide free training to more than 2,000 frontline homeless service workers in 2026, covering everything from trauma-informed care and de-escalation to effective case management.

We're especially grateful for our partnership with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc. . Together, we've reached nearly 800 frontline workers across 99 organizations, equipping staff with practical tools to recognize mental health challenges, respond compassionately and effectively, and connect people with the support they need.

The results are encouraging: 88% reported a better understanding of early mental health intervention, and 98% said they were more likely to reach out to someone experiencing mental health challenges.

We're proud of what we're accomplishing together and grateful to MHANJ for helping us build a stronger, better-equipped homeless service workforce!

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10/13/2026

🗳️ Today is New Jersey’s voter registration deadline!

Housing status does not affect your right to vote. Help us ensure that every New Jerseyan, including those experiencing homelessness, has the opportunity to make their voice heard this November.

✅ Register or check your registration at www.ourhomes.turbovote.org

📬 Paper registration forms must be postmarked TODAY, October 13. Online registrations are submitted automatically.

10/10/2026

Today, we join more than 100 countries in recognizing World Homeless Day and declaring that homelessness is not inevitable.

Here in New Jersey, homelessness has increased 70% over the past four years. More families, older adults, and working New Jerseyans are losing their homes, while shelters are stretched beyond capacity and frontline providers are being asked to do more with less.

Homelessness is not inevitable. It is the result of policy choices, system gaps, and underinvestment—and it can be solved with the right strategy, political will, and sustained commitment.

Our new one-pager, No Place to Call Home, explores the data behind New Jersey's growing homelessness crisis, who is being impacted, and the human and financial costs of inaction.

We hope you'll take a few minutes to read it, share it, and help us make the case for the investments our neighbors and communities urgently need.

Learn more at njceh.org.

10/05/2026

For too many survivors of intimate partner violence, leaving an abusive relationship can also mean losing their home.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s make sure survivors have somewhere safe to turn and a safe place to call home. 💜

10/02/2026

Last week was a big one for Garden State Leaders (GSL)! 🎉

More than a dozen GSL alumni attended Monarch Housing Associates, Inc.'s Housing as a Human Right Conference last Wednesday, bringing their lived experience and leadership to important conversations about housing and homelessness across NJ.

Krystle Crawford, Michelle Griffith, and Tosha Rutledge joined Donald Whitehead of the National Coalition for the Homeless for a plenary discussion. Fellow alumni Barbara Gonzalez and Tanika Moss spoke on workshop panels, and GSL Coordinator Alicia Alvarez participated in a Q&A session.

This is GSL in action! With alumni serving on 11 Continuum of Care (CoC) advisory committees across New Jersey and dozens holding leadership roles across the homeless response ecosystem, our graduates are actively helping to shape the state's response to homelessness.

And the momentum continues! On Friday, we welcomed 27 new participants to our 2026 cohort, following the largest applicant pool in GSL's history.

Thank you to Monarch for elevating lived experience and to our growing community of leaders for advancing housing justice across New Jersey!

10/01/2026

This week, NJCEH attended the 30th Annual Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development, where we were greatly encouraged by the Sherrill administration’s new Housing Strategy and its commitment to expanding affordable housing.

But what about the more than 16,800 New Jerseyans experiencing homelessness today, more than half of whom are living without shelter?

Less than three miles from the conference, we visited the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, where dedicated frontline staff are working around the clock to meet growing demand despite funding and staffing challenges. On average, the Mission serves 120 individuals per night and provides over 5,000 meals a month.

Their work is a powerful reminder that emergency shelter is not a substitute for permanent housing, but it is essential to our homeless response system and public health infrastructure. As housing costs rise and wages struggle to keep pace, more of our neighbors are turning to shelters for safety, support, and a path toward stability.

The Sherrill administration’s Housing Strategy is an important step toward addressing New Jersey’s housing crisis. But we must not lose sight of the people who need help today while building the housing solutions of tomorrow. A comprehensive housing strategy MUST include sustained investment in our homeless response system, from street outreach and emergency shelter to stabilization and supportive services that help people secure and maintain housing.

09/24/2026

Our CEO Connie and Policy Director Raisa met last week with Meredith, Senator Turner's Chief of Staff, to discuss how to fund our homeless response system at the levels needed to sustain it amidst the skyrocketing homelessness crisis.

Meredith, we are so grateful to work with you and Senator Shirley K. Turner. Thank you for being unwavering, fearless advocates to address and end homelessness in our state.

09/21/2026

Behind New Jersey’s response to homelessness are thousands of people who show up every day to do difficult, deeply human work.

This summer, NJCEH was proud to help nearly 80 homeless service providers across the state celebrate and invest in the people who make this work possible.

Providers made it their own: staff retreats and appreciation lunches, professional development, team building, art, bowling, baseball games, and more.

For teams doing demanding work every day, these moments matter. They’re a chance to reconnect, recharge, and remind people: we see you, we value you, and your work matters.

A stronger homelessness response starts with a strong, supported workforce.

⬇️ Know someone doing incredible work in New Jersey’s homeless response? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

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Princeton, NJ
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http://www.njceh.org/

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