Jersey City-The Hudson County Board of Freeholders approved the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services to reallocate $52,875 to the Emergency Solutions Grant Program in order for them to provide various programs and services to the homeless in Hudson County.
The purpose of this grant is to provide emergency assistance by means of shelter, food, prevention, and case management to needy individuals in Hudson County.
The Department of Human Services increased the amount of funding provided to PERC Shelter and Garden State Episcopal CDC by using a portion of the remaining funds to cover a shortfall for PERC shelter operations and cover costs of motel placements by the Outreach Team.
The term of this grant started July 1, 2020 and runs through June 30, 2021.
Chairman Anthony Vainieri, the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the County of Hudson are committed to providing the necessary financial support and social services needed to assist the homeless in all of the municipalities of Hudson County.
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