NewBridge Awarded MetLife Grant To Provide Affordable Housing
Corporation for Supportive Housing coordinates partnership, expedites new housing initiative
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ- MARCH 31, 2006 - NewBridge Services, Inc., a community provider of behavioral health and education programs and services, has been awarded a $15,000 MetLife Foundation Supportive Housing Venture Grant from The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) to develop affordable housing in Pompton Plains, NJ.
The grant will enable NewBridge to hire a Project Development Officer to oversee future supportive housing development activities, and implement strategies to develop two permanent supportive housing projects totaling approximately 20 units.
"This initiative will help residents complete the path to independence and empower them to live self-sufficient, productive lives," said Robert L. Parker, Executive Director, NewBridge.
NewBridge prides itself on listening and responding to the needs of the community and has heard the call for more affordable housing in New Jersey. Responding to the statewide effort to combat the state's housing crisis, NewBridge is proud to play an active role in providing housing opportunities for everyone in the community.
NewBridge's community-based housing program includes a continuum of services from residential care to permanent housing opportunities, which provide the appropriate level of assistance and independence to 100 individuals. The MetLife grant provides valuable funding for key components of the agency's new affordable housing initiative, in which NewBridge will create 100 new units of community-based affordable housing throughout Morris and Passaic counties by 2010.
"Affordable housing linked with job training, child care, and other supportive services can help put the formerly homeless on the path to greater independence," said Sibyl Jacobson, President of MetLife Foundation. "We are pleased to partner with CSH in awarding this grant to NewBridge Services, Inc. to create supportive housing and hope for a brighter future."
The grant program is part of a larger CSH initiative funded by MetLife Foundation to increase the quality and quantity of supportive housing nationally.
"We are grateful for MetLife for their commitment to addressing homelessness through the creation of supportive housing," said Carla Javits, President and CEO of CSH. "Through this partnership with NewBridge, we look forward to deliver housing and services that add up to a cost-effective and compassionate solution."
Those interested in making a tax-free donation or in volunteering their time to support NewBridge programs and services can contact Nina McCormack, Development and Marketing Director, at 973-839-2521, ext. 420 or nmccormack@newbridge.org.
About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services, Inc., a non-profit community organization founded in 1963, provides innovative mental health, substance abuse, housing, children’s and senior services and education programs. Whether dealing with stress, grief, or substance abuse or in need of parenting, relationship or caregiving advice, NewBridge offers counseling programs, educational forums and life-enriching services to help people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-839-2520 or click here.
Contact: Patty Colvin
973-839-2521 x 259
pcolvin@newbridge.org
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