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      • Monarch’s Mission
        • Monarch Housing Associates is a mission driven, results oriented non-profit.

          Our Vision: Every person will have quality affordable, permanent housing that fosters freedom, independence and community integration.

          Our mission: To expand the supply, accessibility and variety of affordable, permanent supportive housing through development, planning, advocacy and partnerships.
      • Mission Driven Programs
        • Home Free?Ending Homelessness
        • Kilmer Ground BreakingHousing Production
        • Congressman Frank PallonePublic Policy
      • Monarch’s Board and Staff
        • 78-monarch-boardMonarch Housing’s Board of Trustees at the Kilmer Homes Groundbreaking on June 30, 2014.
        • Monarch Housing StaffMonarch Housing’s staff at the Kilmer Homes Groundbreaking on June 30, 2014.
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    • Recent Posts
      • Medicaid Work Requirements will Harm People Experiencing HomelessnessMedicaid Work Requirements will Harm People Experiencing Homelessness
      • Temporary Expansion of the Housing Credit Estimated to Increase Affordable Housing, Jobs NationwideTemporary Expansion of the Housing Credit Estimated to Increase Affordable Housing, Jobs Nationwide
      • Housing Week of Action May 1-8th Targets FY 2019 Appropriations BillsHousing Week of Action May 1-8th Targets FY 2019 Appropriations Bills
      • Oppose Cuts to Housing Benefits During April 25 TwitterstormOppose Cuts to Housing Benefits During April 25 Twitterstorm
      • Justice Department Announces Nationwide Initiative to Combat Sexual Harassment in HousingJustice Department Announces Nationwide Initiative to Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing
      • Opportunity Starts at Home Launches E-Newsletter on May 1. Sign Up Today!Opportunity Starts at Home: Leaders Join Together to Take on Affordable Housing
      • The Rev. Eric Dobson Joins Panel at May 16 The Color of Law Public Policy ForumThe Rev. Eric Dobson Joins Panel at May 16 The Color of Law Public Policy Forum
      • Omnibus HUD Funding Increase Represents Hopeful Turning Point for Critical HUD ProgramsOmnibus HUD Funding Increase Represents Hopeful Turning Point for Critical HUD Programs
  • Hill Day
      • Congressional Reception
        • 450 NJ Advocates Tell Eleven NJ Members of Congress: No Housing CutsWe have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!
        • Senator Menendez Circulates “Dear Colleague” Letters to Support HUD Funding in FY192018 Reception
        • Congressman Doanld Norcross Addresses Over 50 Constituents at Hill Day2018 Partners
      • Resources
        • SavetheDateSave the Date
        • capitolWho Represents Me?
        • twitter-bird-blue-on-whiteFollow on Twitter
      • 2017 Reception
        • 2018 Congressional Reception450 Attend Reception
        • Senator BookerVideos from the 2017 Congressional Reception
        • Senator Menendez Circulates “Dear Colleague” Letters to Support HUD Funding in FY19Photos from the 2017 Congressional Reception
      • 2016 Reception
        • July 26 Congressional Reception with Over 450 Attendees Only Two Days Away!350 Attend Reception
        • Watson Coleman Calls for Reinvestment in Affordable Homes2016 Photos
        • Congressman Donald Norcross Speaks at NJ Hill Day2016 Video
  • Ending Homelessness
      • Mission
        • Ending HomelessnessThe mission of the Ending Homelessness Team is to work to end homelessness through sound planning, advocacy and partnerships and the creation of housing opportunities for all.
        • Unsheltered Count Webinar VideoNJ Counts Executive Summary
        • Join Us at Your House of Worship for Homeless Sabbath December 15-17, 2017Homeless Sabbath December 15-17, 2017
      • Ending Homelessness Posts
        • VA Renews $9M Funding for Veteran Families in NJPosts on Ending Homelessness
        • NJ Receives 94 New HUD-VASH Vouchers For Homeless VeteransPost on Housing First
        • Rapid Re-housingPosts on Rapid Re-housing
      • Ending Homelessness Resources
        • Homeless Don’t Lose Rights When Lose HomesPrimer on Homelessness
        • Julia Orlando and Bergen County Successfully Ending Chronic HomelessnessBest Practices to End Homelessness
        • datareportsHMIS Reports
      • EHT Staff
        • Taiisa KellyTaiisa Telesford Kelly
        • Jay EverettJay Everett
        • Olu OyedeleOlu Oyedele
        • Patrice CroceveraPatrice Crocevera
  • NJCounts 2018
      • NJCounts

        • NJCounts 2018



          All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday, January 24, 2018.

          This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.
      • NJ Counts 2017 Reports

        • Statewide Report


          Atlantic County Report


          Bergen County Report


          Burlington County Report


          Camden County Report


          Cape May County Report


          Cumberland County Report


          Essex County Report

        • Gloucester County Report


          Hudson County Report


          Hunterdon County Report


          Mercer County Report


          Middlesex County Report


          Monmouth County Report


          Morris County Report


          Ocean County Report

        • Passaic County Report


          Salem County Report


          Somerset County Report


          Southern NJ CoC Report


          Sussex County Report


          Tri-County CoC Report


          Union County Report


          Warren County Report

      • NJCounts Solutions
        • Best-PracticesBest Practices to End Homelessness
        • Hill Update Stopgap Federal Funding Measure Likely to Pass CongressPolicy Priorities
        • quotationNJCounts Quotes
        • NJCounts 2017 Finds Overall Homelessness Decreases by 4.6%2017 NJCounts Executive Summary
      • 2018 Surveys
        • NJCounts 20172018 Survey
        • NJCounts 2017Encuesta de 2018 en español
      • NJCounts Training Resources
        • user_guideUsers Guide
        • reference-check-700×467Quick Reference Guide
        • employee-engagementHMIS Fields
        • SimpleQL_Internet_Abbreviations_SMIA-984×540Abbrevations Guide
      • NJ Counts 2018 Media
        • NJCounts 2017 Finds Overall Homelessness Decreases by 4.6%NJCounts 2017 Reports
        • Press-Release12018 Press Release
        • Frequently Asked Questions About the Congressional ReceptionNJCounts 2018 FAQ
        • County CoordiantorsNJCounts County Press Contacts
  • Housing Production
      • Housing Production Mission
        • Kilmer Ground BreakingThe mission of Housing Production Team is to expand the supply, accessibility and variety of affordable, permanent supportive housing through development, planning, advocacy and partnerships.
        • IMG_1177Kilmer Homes
        • Promise House Excellence in Supportive Housing Award2016 Governors Housing Award
      • Housing Production Posts
        • Triple C HousingPosts on Supportive Housing
        • Monarch_letterhdMonarch’s Resume
        • Priced Out of Section 8FY 2015 FMR’s
      • Housing Production Staff
        • Asish PatelAsish Patel
        • SharonSharon Levy
  • Public Policy
      • Public Policy Mission and Issues
        • Congressman-Frank-PalloneThe mission of the Public Policy Team is to advocate to ensure that adequate resources are available to end homelessness and expand the supply of supportive housing that people can afford.
        • Senator Bob Menendez Speaks at NJ Hill DayNJ Hill Day
        • LaneatYCongressional Site Visits
      • Public Policy Resources
        • Hill Update Stopgap Federal Funding Measure Likely to Pass CongressCongressional Housing Staff
        • toolkit_logoAdvocacy Toolkit
        • Kate KellyKate Kelly
        • capitolWho Represents Me?
      • Members of Congress I
        • senatormenendezSenator Bob Menendez
        • cory_bookerSenator Cory Booker
        • NorcrossRep. Donald Norcross
        • LoBiondoRep. Frank LoBiondo
      • Congress Members II
        • macarthurRep. Tom MacArthur
        • SmithRep. Chris Smith
        • GottheimerRep. Josh Gottheimer
        • PalloneRep. Frank Pallone
        • LanceRep. Leoanrd Lance
      • Congress Members III
        • SiresRep. Albio Sires
        • PascrellRep. Bill Pascrell
        • PayneRep. Donald Payne, Jr.
        • FrelinghuysenRep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
        • WatsonColemanRep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
      • Homeless Sabbath
        • Union County Inter-Faith Homeless SabbathThe goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.
        • NJCounts 2016 Finds 12.4% Drop in HomelessnessTalking Points on Affordable Housing Crisis
        • Homeless Sabbath Union County Dec. 16-18, 2016Homeless Vigil December 21st 7 PM
      • Sabbath Resources
        • prayer-6Universal Prayers
        • weekly-bulletinSabbath Bulletin
        • County CoordiantorsUnion County Homeless Ressources

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  • Identifying who represents you including biographical, contact, committee assignments, social media and how they have voted on key legislation;
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Recent Posts

  • Medicaid Work Requirements will Harm People Experiencing Homelessness
  • Temporary Expansion of the Housing Credit Estimated to Increase Affordable Housing, Jobs Nationwide
  • Housing Week of Action May 1-8th Targets FY 2019 Appropriations Bills
  • Oppose Cuts to Housing Benefits During April 25 Twitterstorm
  • Justice Department Announces Nationwide Initiative to Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing

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