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Rep. Norcross Announces $158,700 in Federal Aid to Provide Shelter to Homeless Veterans. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that South Jersey will receive $158,700 in federal aid to help veterans and their families transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In concert with their continuing efforts on behalf of veterans, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have introduced legislation (S-2839) to update, modernize and bring in line with existing federal law the benefits and protections afforded to military servicemembers and their dependents

January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Morris County’s Department of Human Services will be one of many participants this week in Operation Stand Down Morristown, a two-day event supporting needy and homeless veterans and their families.

NEWARK - October 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced $1,108,784 in federal funding for a construction project at the New Jersey Veterans’ Memorial Home in Paramus. The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been awarded to the State of New Jersey to replace the roofs on two buildings at the Paramus Memorial Home.

WASHINGTON, DC - June 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced more than $300,000 in federal funding to provide homeless veterans in Camden with housing assistance and medical treatment.

CAMDEN, N.J. - March 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined Camden Mayor Dana Redd, Camden County freeholders, and other local officials to celebrate the grand opening of Meadows at Pyne Poynt, an affordable housing community that will set aside some units for homeless and disabled veterans. The HMFA, an affiliate of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), provided financing for this project through the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund and an allocation of federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Additional funding came from the DCA’s State Rental Assistance Program.

NEWARK, N.J. - February 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lori Grifa and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony Marchetta today joined Newark Mayor Cory Booker and representatives of the HELP Development Corporation and Make It Right Foundation to break ground on the Clinton Avenue Homes project, an affordable military veteran housing community located at 634-648 Clinton Avenue in Newark. The HMFA, an affiliate of the DCA, awarded federal tax credits to assist with the project’s development and construction.

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. - November 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined Middlesex County freeholders and other local officials to celebrate the grand opening of the Highland Park Veterans Housing Complex at 101 South Third Avenue. The HMFA, an affiliate of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), provided $1.89 million in construction financing from the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund for the project, which is providing supportive, affordable housing for 11 military veterans. Additional funding came from the DCA’s State Rental Assistance Program