NJ Announces More Than $30 Million to Combat Veteran Homelessness in 2 Years

While praising the initiative, one lawmaker said more needs to be done to help veterans with challenges they face.

A homeless veteran requests assistance on Dec. 25, 2019. Shutterstock

New Jersey Acting Gov. Tahesha Way announced on Nov. 11 that the state will spend more than $30 million in a public/private partnership over the next two years to help end veteran homelessness in the state.

The Bringing Veterans Home initiative is the first time the state government will partner with veteran service groups in the state. The initiative will be led by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA).