Family Promise Of Hunterdon County Inc

Results: Family Promise of Hunterdon County served more than 150 households and over 500 individuals in 2024, approximately 187 adults and 316 children, some that have received services through multiple programs. Homeless Prevention The best way to end homelessness is to ensure that households never reach that level of housing crisis. When at all possible, we strive to help keep people in their current housing so they can avoid the often-devastating consequences of becoming homeless. 49 households (including 80 children) that experienced an emergency expense or sudden job/income loss received financial support and housing advocacy to avoid an eviction. 17 households (including 34 children) received financial assistance to cover utility (gas/electric) arrears. Assisting with these expenses ensures the families can meet their basic needs while dedicating their limited funds towards their housing costs. All households that receive financial assistance are also eligible for supportive services to help them recover from their financial crisis. 72 households (including 189 children) received assistance during the holidays through our Adopt-A-Family program. So many families have no disposable income to spend during the holidays without jeopardizing their housing and other basic needs. This program connects those with a little extra with their neighbors that don’t have quite enough to create a nice holiday for their children. Remediating and Ending Homelessness Unfortunately, sometimes an individual or family has already lost their housing when they call us and are reaching out in need of transitional housing or other support to help them obtain a permanent, stable place to live. 7 households (including nine children) received temporary housing either through local motel stays (our interim shelter solution during Covid) and, following our grand opening in October 2024, at The Promise Center, 1 14 bed transitional housing programs for families. These individuals spent 1257 nights, an average of 73 days each, working with our Case Manager and other staff to find employment, address credit issues, save money, and identify affordable housing. They had access to nutritious meals through our network of congregation partners, therapeutic sessions, job search assistance, parenting support, financial literacy, landlord advocacy, and other supports during their stay that helped lead to their new home. 5 households (including four children), that had lost housing received rapid-rehousing assistance, including security deposits and short-term rental assistance, that allowed for a very quick transition back into permanent housing. These households received intensive case management to support the attainment of goals that would lead to their being able to sustain housing when rental assistance ended. More than 25 unsheltered individuals were served through our Outreach and Engagement program, Hope Restored. Our outreach workers made contact with many individuals living in