Homeless Trust Fund Bill approved 50-28-1 by the full Assembly
Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Twelve Assembly members agree to sponsor bill
On Monday October 27, 2008, the New Jersey Assembly approved on a roll call vote of 50-28-1, A3101, which will permit local governments to create homeless trust funds and establish programs to end homelessness known as “County Homeless Trust Funds.” Once we have the full roll call vote we will publish it on this blog.
This is the most significant step to date to create a dedicated source of funding for county-based trust funds to end homelessness. The County Homeless Trust Fund will allow counties that have developed plans to end homelessness to have a recurring source of funding that would be dedicated to ending homelessness. The funds must be used for programs that not only are consistent with local plans but also measurably reduce homelessness while demonstrating cost savings over time.
To read the full post on the NJ Advocacy Network website click here.
Tags: Ending Homelessness, Homeless Trust Funds, New Jersey Advocacy Network to End Homelessness
