FUNDING TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS NJAC is optimistic that the Legislature’s proposed fiscal year 2026 state budget will include budget resolutions in funding for emergency shelters and homeless prevention based on the recommendations of NJAC’s Working Group on Transitional Housing. At the request of Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, NJAC formed the Working Group to share resources and ideas, and make recommendations on how counties may provide vital housing services, temporary shelters, and permanent placement for those in need. After several months of meetings with human and social service c...

FY 26 STATE BUDGET MATTERS On April 10th, NJAC testified before Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee at its public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 state budget concerning the following matters: HOMELESS GRANTS: NJAC’s Transitional Housing Working Group reported that nonprofit organizations, civic centers, churches, and more are struggling to provide temporary shelter for those in need and have become more reliant on assistance from county As such, the Working Group recommended increasing the State’s annual appropriation for emergency shelters to include direct grants that a county may ...