LAKEWOOD – Public works crews removed at least 10 vacant tents and trailers within a homeless encampment in Lakewood Wednesday. The people who lived in them were relocated by the township as part of a court order. “Tent City” residents say they welcome the cleanup, but worry about what’s going to happen in...
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Each year OPERATION CHILLOUT recognizes the many “guardian angels” who have contributed in some special way to support our on going outreach to homeless veterans, men and women in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Without their help we could not do the job we are dedicated to doing. The major categories were Business...
read moreBy Andrew Scott Pocono Record Writer January 06, 2014 Catholic Social Services is trying to get Monroe County’s approval for 11 transitional housing units, in various locations throughout the county, to be available for homeless people by the end of this month. “We’ve been working to help the homeless for more...
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By Louis C. Hochman/NJ.com Jerry’s got a knack for photography. He’s got a master’s degree in communication. And he’s a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. And a year ago, Jerry — whose photos of Air Force life are currently on display at the Morris County Library — was on the...
read moreOn July 25, Ray Chimileski, executive director and Maj. Anthony DeStefanno, USAR Retired and Homeless Veterans’ Outreach Coordinator, for Operation Chillout Inc., received the keys of a refurbished decommissioned rehab ambulance from Borough of Roselle Park and its Volunteer First Aid Squad. Operation Chillout began almost 15 years...
read moreHACKENSACK — A 2-month-old effort by the Hackensack Police Department to take action against quality-of-life crimes has homeless people feeling harassed, the Record reported. As part of the initiative, police are patrolling places where the homeless gather, stopping them, checking for identification, running warrants and issuing...
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