Funds Provide Services for Formerly Homeless Families, Veterans
and Individuals with Special Needs at the Jersey Shore
Red Bank-based nonprofit HABcore, Inc., which provides housing and supportive services on the Jersey Shore, has received a $15,000 grant from The Provident Bank Foundation to support the Independence Pathways Program (IPP).
“As the cost of housing continues to climb out of reach of many people, particularly those who face health challenges and the chronically homeless, this grant from The Provident Bank Foundation will help us meet those needs,” said Steve Heisman, President and CEO. “Our Independence Pathways Program, which focuses on households with disabilities, delivers individualized care plans that address housing needs, but also the supports that help with stability, address health struggles and provide a path to greater independence.”
Focusing on formerly homeless households with disabilities, many of which are families with children, HABcore’s IPP is the agency’s fastest-growing initiative. The program, which combines affordable housing with coordinated supportive services, assists households experiencing homelessness and struggling with chronic physical and mental health issues. HABcore’s Supportive Housing Coordinators provide hands-on case management with access and referrals to a variety of resources including social services, employment, education, transportation and healthcare, along with budgeting, life skills, and parent and communication training, as needed. Collectively, these supportive services deliver measurable outcomes and positive, long-term stable housing for more than 98% of participants.
“The Empowerment Grant embodies our commitment to investing in organizations that are creating long-term, transformative change,” said Samantha Plotino, Vice President and Executive Director of The Provident Bank Foundation. “We are proud to support HABcore in their efforts to empower individuals on their paths to stability and self-sufficiency."
About The Provident Bank Foundation
Established in 2003 by Provident Bank, The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania that are building strong, inclusive communities. Through grants focused on Education, Human Services, and Workforce Development, PBF invests in programs that expand access to opportunity and promote economic self-sufficiency. Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded more than $30 million in funding to organizations driving meaningful, community-rooted change. To learn more, visit theprovidentbankfoundation.org, or join the conversation on LinkedIn.
HABcore, Inc., by providing permanent, supportive and affordable housing to veterans, families with children, and individuals with special needs who are experiencing homelessness, helps move them from crisis to stability, offering them the opportunity to improve their lives. Learn more at habcore.org and join the conversation on social media.