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New Jersey Homelessness Soars 8%: Urgent Action Needed

7/31/2025

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New Jersey's homeless population surged to 13,748 in January 2025, an alarming 8% rise from the previous year and the highest since 2014. With economic pressures and a dire housing shortage, shelters are overwhelmed. Advocates are calling for urgent policy changes to address this escalating crisis and support vulnerable communities.

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New Jersey's homeless population surged to 13,748 in January 2025, an alarming 8% rise from the previous year and the highest since 2014. With economic pressures and a dire housing shortage, shelters are overwhelmed. Advocates are calling for urgent policy changes to address this escalating crisis and support vulnerable communities.