BRIDGES IN THE NEWS
N.J.’s homelessness budget doesn’t match the crisis. Here’s what we need
April 12, 2026
Richard Uniacke shares what our teams are seeing every day across New Jersey: more people are ready for stability, but the system doesn’t have the resources to meet the need.
NJ Spotlight News Explores Governor's Proposed Budget
March 18, 2026
Richard Uniacke discusses the potential impact of the Governor's proposed budget on the Bringing Veterans Home program and the people and community it serves.
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Homelessness in North Jersey: Nonprofit Talks Challenges, Welcomes New COO
February 10, 2026
As the dangerous cold temperatures continue to ravage the Garden State, the homeless population and others in need are even more at the forefront of Rich Uniacke and Michael Callahan's minds.
Former state homelessness director Callahan returns to Bridges Outreach as COO
February 6, 2026
Summit-based Bridges Outreach, a cornerstone of New Jersey’s homelessness response, announced the appointment of Michael Callahan as its new chief operating officer.
Bridges Outreach Appoints Michael J. Callahan as Chief Operating Officer
February 6, 2026
Michael’s return comes at a pivotal moment for homelessness response in New Jersey and nationally. His experience translating evidence-based housing strategies into executable systems while navigating increasingly complex federal and state policy environments is exactly what Bridges needs as we scale our impact.
Newark Nonprofit Expands Homeless Outreach Operations In Extreme Cold
January 28, 2026
Bridges Outreach connects people with warming centers, food in dangerous temperatures
January 28, 2026
Extreme cold pushes surge of unhouse residents to Newark outreach services
January 28, 2026
The Summit Foundation Grants $314,705 to Summit Area Organizations
December 13, 2025
Federal Policy Change Could Increase Homelessness in NJ, Critics Warn
December 8, 2025
Here's How Our Incoming Governor Can Lead New Jersey Out of its Homelessness Crisis
December 7, 2025
Bridges Outreach in Summit Sounds Alarm as HUD Cuts Permanent Housing Funds
November 26, 2025
