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An image of what the apartments will look like. Image: Twitter/@njdotcom Officials in New Jersey announced the launch of a new sheltering program that converts shipping containers into housing for homeless and at-risk residents. Besides homeless and at-risk residents, The New Hope Village will also cater to those who have been displaced from their homes. The village will also provide “Code Blue” shelter during extremely cold temperatures. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka unveiled the location and the program Monday along with Newark Homeless Czar Sakinah Hoyte, and Homes 4 the Homeless COO and Vice President Mike Loganbill. The initial facility will include seven containers to house 24 individuals and couples. ....
Newark unveils homeless shelter made from converted shipping containers Updated Mar 09, 2021; Posted Mar 08, 2021 Newark Hope Village, an innovative sheltering program that uses shipping containers to house residents at-risk or without addresses. Monday, March 8, 2021. Newark, N.J. USA (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media) Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media Facebook Share Newark Homelessness Czar Sakinah Hoyte held back tears as she unvield a lot filled with seven converted shipping containers to house 24 residents without addresses for a 90-day pilot program. “We have been able to do what felt like the impossible in establishing a beautiful, dignified, safe sleeping village rooted in love for our most vulnerable residents,” said Hoyte on Monday as she and other officials announced the opening of the site. ....
N.J. city unveils homeless shelter made from converted shipping containers Updated Mar 08, 2021; Posted Mar 08, 2021 Newark Hope Village, an innovative sheltering program that uses shipping containers to house residents at-risk or without addresses. Monday, March 8, 2021. Newark, N.J. USA (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media) Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media Facebook Share Newark Homelessness Czar Sakinah Hoyte held back tears as she unvield a lot filled with seven converted shipping containers to house 24 residents without addresses for a 90-day pilot program. “We have been able to do what felt like the impossible in establishing a beautiful, dignified, safe sleeping village rooted in love for our most vulnerable residents,” said Hoyte on Monday as she and other officials announced the opening of the site. ....
The facility of seven containers will shelter 24 homeless individuals from the Penn Station corridor. The containers have been converted into code-compliant modular residences and consist of dorm-style rooms, as well as two utility structures with private shower rooms and a multipurpose structure. The rooms have simple furnishings, including a heater, bunk beds for extra storage, and a small dresser. Funding is being provided by the CARES Act, the Essex County Division of Community Action through the State of New Jersey Code Blue Grant, and the City of Newark. Many of our residents without addresses have been traumatized by the system that was created to serve them, Baraka said. Housing is the key, but we must first re-establish trust with those who have been scarred. NEWARK Hope Village will provide a welcoming atmosphere, where our most vulnerable have an opportunity to re-engage in services in a safe and therapeutic shelter. I will continue to work on pioneer ....