Big news to announce!
We’re pleased to share that Monarch Housing Associates has received a $1.25 Million award from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund! We’re one of the 40 organizations across the country selected this year by an independent advisory group of family homelessness experts for our leadership in helping families experiencing homelessness in New Jersey find stability and achieve wellbeing.
We plan to use this incredible contribution to support implementation of a statewide Strategic Plan to End Family Homelessness. The Day 1 Families Fund investment will be used to expand on the success of Rapid Rehousing to ensure more families can access this critical support to regain housing stability. Funding will also be used to develop regional hubs which will support families in navigating the services and benefits available to help them maintain stability in housing. We’re thankful for the Day 1 Families Fund’s support as we work to ensure that every family in our community has a safe, stable place to call home.
The full press release can be found here
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Monarch Housing Associates is providing consulting services to the St. Joseph Hospital Barclay Street Project. In partnership with St. Joseph’s Hospital, New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) and Community Asset Preservation Corporation (CAPC), Monarch is working with the team to create the first affordable housing development project funded under the Hospital Partnership Subsidy Program.