Maybe they should use their time and resources to help the residents of New Jersey that are actually US citizens…..
According to the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted on January 23, 2024, and reported by Monarch Housing Associates, 12,680 people were experiencing homelessness in New Jersey. This represents a 24% increase from the 2023 count of 10,267 people.
Breakdown and Context:
• Source: The data comes from the NJCounts survey, coordinated by Monarch Housing Associates, as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) requirements for federal funding.
• Demographics:
• Children: 2,787 were under 18 (about 22% of the total).
• Chronically Homeless: 16% (approximately 2,029 people) were chronically homeless, meaning they had been homeless for at least a year or experienced multiple episodes over three years totaling at least a year.
• Unsheltered: Over 1,700 individuals (about 13%) were unsheltered, living in places not meant for habitation (e.g., cars, parks, or abandoned buildings).
• Disproportionate Impact: Black individuals made up 49% of the homeless population, despite being 12% of the state’s population. Other groups included 46% with disabilities, 12% victims of domestic violence, and 5% veterans.