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:
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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