They're invisible in the city yet when you see them you feel either sympathy, pity or fear. There are many different reasons the homeless got that way, especially after all we've been through in New Jersey the last few years.
The last year has presented situations that have proven particularly challenging : How can people be safely sheltered while keeping COVID-19 spread down? What gets lost in translation if people can't meet face-to-face to express their needs?
The New Jersey Department of Human Services is dedicating $2.5 million to help counties and municipalities open warming centers for homeless individuals as we head into winter.