Newark is expanding its successful homelessness program. Here's how N.J.'s largest city got a handle on the problem.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness by half will be expanded. It's ...
Newark expands homeless outreach, launches texting hotline
Two years after Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced a plan to “end chronic homelessness” in his city, he and others gathered ...
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Newark man found in Walmart parking lot died of pneumonia at hospital; cold not a factor
Timothy Hampton, 57, of Newark, died naturally Wednesday of pneumonia, the Licking County Coroner's Office confirmed Friday. ...
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Newark program offers 24/7 outreach to end homelessness
On Wednesday, Newark announced an expanded street outreach program, 24 hours a day seven days a week, to fight homelessness. NJ Spotlight News joined members of a homeless outreach team Tuesday on ...
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Newark launches new initiatives to combat homelessness
The latest initiatives build on Mayor Ras Baraka's "The Path Home" initiative, a data-driven, comprehensive plan developed ...
Low-barrier shelter for growing homeless population needed in Licking County, advocates say
The images of homeless families suffering during cold weather motivate Deb Dingus to keep pushing for a low-barrier shelter ...
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Newark significantly expands homeless outreach services
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The City of Newark officially launched a major expansion of street outreach efforts for homeless residents on Wednesday. It is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s “The Path ...
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Homeless outreach group in Newark provides aid during Code Blue emergency
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A Code Blue emergency declaration adds another layer of urgency to the work being done by homeless outreach groups throughout the tri-state area. On Thursday night ...