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The federal government has allocated $3.2 million for a homeless hub in Paterson, announced by Rep. Nellie Pou. The proposed site is the vacant Salvation Army building on Van Houten Street, though no lease has been signed.

The project involves collaboration with Passaic County and local community organizations and is in early planning stages. Paterson has seen a rise in homelessness, with unsheltered individuals increasing from 76 to 140 since 2024.

Officials are urged to utilize the funds by the deadline to prevent them from reverting to the Treasury. Nonprofits are also involved in seeking solutions to homelessness.