Cathedral Kitchen provides services for the homeless population in Camden City. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Responding to the Complicated, Expansive Problem of Rising Homelessness
The number of Americans who do not have permanent, stable housing hit a historic high in 2024. Finding solutions to resolve broad-scale challenges to gaps in housing affordability and availability requires not only political will and committed funding, but also creativity and flexibility. We examine the scope of the challenges and solutions in Camden County.
The county government is rolling out its regional ‘Code Blue’ response with programs to connect unhoused people with warm beds and social services providers. It’s asking municipalities to sign on to the collaborative effort to relieve pressures on law enforcement and drive better outcomes for vulnerable people. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Amid shortfalls in the distribution of federal SNAP benefits, local, county, and state-supported outreach programs are working to feed hungry people in Camden County. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…