ALICE households are growing despite economic recession
In the most recent ALICE report, the numbers demonstrate that the economic growth the stock market has been enjoying doesn't reflect reality for many New Jersey families.
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Getting Off the Streets: Blackout (Chapter 1)
Meet the four homeless men that are trying to change their lives. They are fighting addiction, poverty, and their pasts to get off the streets-- but in all wars, there are casualties.
Getting Off the Streets: Healing Hurts (Chapter 3)
The Homelessness Hospitality Network encourages its participants to confront the internal struggles that led them to addiction and homelessness. As they come face-to-face with their inner demons, it becomes harder to stay in the program.
Getting Off the Streets: New Man (Chapter 4)
With only a few weeks left in the program, the remaining men prepare for life off the streets. What challenges wait for them there?
Getting Off the Streets: Ready to go Home (Chapter 5)
After the nearly seven-month journey, a few men stand at graduation day. However, their path, as well as the issue of homelessness, doesn't end here. Who was able to make it and where are they now?
How much does it cost to live in New Jersey?
New Jersey is the sixth most expensive state in the United States for renters. Because of those costs, many people are turning to becoming homeowners, but home prices are also on the rise.
Breakfast After the Bell Program Helps Feed Kids in Paterson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKIcEdLKyA From our partners at NJTV News: By Leah Mishkin The state Senate’s passed a package of bills aimed at providing meals for more than a half million students from low-income households. Advocates for Children of New Jersey found…
Advocates Warn Too Many Kids Still Miss Out On Free Breakfast
Every weekday morning, nearly 268,000 New Jersey students start their day with a free breakfast. It’s a program that’s grown here in recent years. Yet advocates say far too many more low-income children are still missing out.
Section 8 Rule Change Could Help Low-Income NJ Residents
You only need to go outside for a few minutes to know it’s not safe to stay. And forecasters aren’t expecting daytime temperatures to rise above freezing until after New Year’s Day.
Trenton forum paints picture of modern-day poverty
At an NJTV In Your Neighborhood Community Forum, statistics painted the picture of modern-day poverty.
Christmas Comes Early in Monmouth County Beach Town
Santa Claus came early this year for about 100 kids.
Democratic Leaders Call For $15 Minimum Wage
Congressman Donald Norcross called a news conference Monday to discuss the state minimum wage in New Jersey