Homeless Veterans In Middlesex To Get Emergency Hotel Stays

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Beginning July 4, homeless veterans in New Jersey will be able to stay at a local hotel until more permanent arrangements are made.

The announcement was made by NJ SOS Veterans Stakeholder Group (NJSOSVETS), an organization dedicated to supporting homeless veterans in New Jersey. The organization works in partnership with the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The expansion of the program also extends to Somerset and Warren Counties.

It will provide essential support to veterans in need, ensuring that no veteran should be homeless and living on the streets, the organization said.

NJSOSVETS currently provides emergency hotel stays to veterans in seven counties across the state. The initiative places homeless veterans immediately in a hotel for three days and connects the veteran with an SSVF Provider for case management services within the three-day window period.

"We are thrilled to be able to extend our services to Middlesex, Warren, and Somerset Counties," said David Pearson Co-Chair of NJSOSVETS.

"Our mission is to ensure that every veteran has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. By expanding our emergency hotel stays, we are taking a significant step towards achieving that goal."

Building on statewide efforts to uplift New Jersey’s veterans, the Murphy Administration has worked alongside stakeholders and community partners to deliver timely services to veterans.

The State has also made $250,000 available to the NJSOSVETS in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

This funding has supported efforts to connect veterans and their families with emergency housing across New Jersey.

Homeless veterans in Middlesex, Somerset and Warren counties can reach out to NJSOSVETS for assistance.

They can contact Ariel Jacob Luna, Co-Founder/U.S. Army Veteran NJ SOS Veteran Stakeholders Phone: 1-201-431-6240 Email: njsosvets@gmail.com

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