National Homeless Person’s Remembrance Day is celebrated annually on December 21 to remember those who have died while experiencing homelessness. Last year, the Homeless Memorial Blanket Project was sponsored by…
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In recognition that February 14, 2022 is NJ Socks for the Homeless Day, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson is sponsoring a sock drive to benefit one of our most vulnerable populations. Every…
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HomeFront offers service opportunities and educational events during national hunger & homelessness awareness week
When the State eviction moratorium is lifted, presumably on January 1, 2022, 17% of Mercer County families may face eviction. There has never been a more important time to observe…
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Holiday greeting cards featuring the heartwarming art of HomeFront’s ArtSpace artists are now available for purchase through HomeFront. Proceeds from the sale of these cards funds programs for the families living…
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Connie Mercer, a long-time advocate for homeless individuals and the founder and chief executive officer of HomeFront, a Mercer County nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness, was presented by Acting Governor…
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HomeFront’s Rock & Roll 5K Run/Walk Provides Camp for Homeless Children Locally
HomeFront will host its 11th Annual Rock and Roll for Hope 5K and 1Mile Run/Walk on June 9 at Princeton’s ETS Campus. Get some exercise, listen music, and help over 100 local…
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Twenty-two years ago, on a cold and rainy November afternoon, a fifteen year-old-girl stepped out into the drizzle from the tiny, dark room at the Trent Welfare Motel to claim…
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Legislation that would allow homeless people to obtain, duplicate or renew a non-driver identification card without paying fees to the Motor Vehicle Commission was approved 72-0 Monday by the Assembly,…
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Hopewell United Methodist Church Hosting “Empty Bowls” Dinner to Benefit TASK
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoRecognizing that hunger and homelessness are issues that are experienced in our immediate community, the Hopewell United Methodist Church will be hosting a fundraising “Empty Bowls” dinner to benefit Trenton Area Soup Kitchen…