By: Nina Joung Lily is a young girl who loves the color purple, enjoys spending time with her friends and, unfortunately, has been experiencing housing insecurity. She may be a Muppet on "Sesame Street," but she represents a growing concern…
Homelessness is down 12 percent over the last year in New Jersey, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report from the federal department of Housing and Urban Development.
For low-income families, it can be frustrating finding a decent, affordable place to live. The Jacksonville Housing Authority works with the federal government to try to give people roofs over their heads — but thousands more people need homes than the agency…