BRIDGES IN THE NEWS
Read the latest stories, updates, and community impact from Bridges Outreach as we work to prevent and end experiences of homelessness.
The Latest:
Bridges Outreach celebrates milestone of over 2,500 housed veterans in New Jersey
BINJE
July 30, 2026
Bridges Outreach Celebrates Statewide Milestone in Reducing Veteran Homelessness, Calls for Continued Investment to Expand Success
Bridges Outreach Press Release
July 29, 2026
N.J.’s homelessness budget doesn’t match the crisis. Here’s what we need​​
NJ.com
​April 12, 2026​​​​
NJ Spotlight News Explores Governor's Proposed Budget​
NJ Spotlight
​March 18, 2026​​​​
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Homelessness in North Jersey: Nonprofit Talks Challenges, Welcomes New COO​​​​
Patch
February 10, 2026
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Former state homelessness director Callahan returns to Bridges Outreach as COO​​​​​​
BINJE
​February 6, 2026​​​
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Bridges Outreach Appoints Michael J. Callahan as Chief Operating Officer​​​
Bridges Outreach Press Release
February 6, 2026
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Newark Nonprofit Expands Homeless Outreach Operations In Extreme Cold​​​
CBS News
​January 28, 2026​
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Bridges Outreach connects people with warming centers, food in dangerous temperatures​​​
ABC News
January 28, 2026​​
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Extreme cold pushes surge of unhouse residents to Newark outreach services​​​
NJ Spotlight
January 28, 2026​​
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Code blue declared in Newark: Warming center opens for homeless
PIX 11
January 21, 2026​​
2025 News:
The Summit Foundation Grants $314,705 to Summit Area Organizations​​​​
TAPinto Summit
December 13, 2025​​
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Federal Policy Change Could Increase Homelessness in NJ, Critics Warn​​
Breaking AC News
December 8, 2025​​
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Here's How Our Incoming Governor Can Lead New Jersey Out of its Homelessness Crisis
NJ.com
December 7, 2025​​
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Bridges Outreach in Summit Sounds Alarm as HUD Cuts Permanent Housing Funds​​
TAPinto Summit
November 26, 2025​​
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TAPinto Morristown
November 17, 2025​​
Chatham Resident Earns First Place in Run For Heroes 5K​
Chatham Courier
November 11, 2025​​
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