Burlington County’s Housing Hub and its housing stabilization programs are getting a lift from a $2 million grant secured by State Senator Troy Singleton.

The state grant will go to the Burlington County Department of Human Services and will support housing stabilization programs to help keep residents in their homes or aid those who are transitioning into permanent housing. The grant will also be used for emergency home repairs, emergency heater replacement and housing improvement loans designed to help low- and moderate-income residents living in unsafe or substandard conditions.

“No resident should ever be forced to live unsheltered or without sufficient housing, and our Board has prioritized services to assist residents who are homeless and also those who may be housing insecure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “Senator Singleton is our foremost partner and ally in this cause, and the funding he secured will allow our County to assist more vulnerable residents and families to move into permanent, safe housing or make critical repairs to their homes.”

“Far too often, the calls that come into our office are from families facing housing insecurity or the very real threat of homelessness,” said Senator Troy Singleton, who secured the $2 million in funding. “That reality is unacceptable, and it demands action. This $2 million investment in housing stabilization and assistance across Burlington County reflects our collective commitment to providing the support that is needed to keep people in their homes.”

Launched in 2019 in the Human Services Building at 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, the Housing Hub provides a single point of entry for residents experiencing housing hardships or homelessness to go for supportive services and advocacy without having to navigate several different offices. Among the services the Housing Hub has helped facilitate are: emergency sheltering in hotels/motels, housing placement, rental assistance, security deposit assistance, transitional housing, and utility assistance.

In 2025, the Housing Hub assisted more than 2,200 unduplicated clients receive more than 7,000 total services.

“Security deposits or the initial first and last month rents often pose a huge obstacle for individuals and families trying to transition into permanent, safe housing. The expense of replacing heaters or making other critical home repairs can also be a challenge and put families at risk of losing housing,” said Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo. “Our Department of Human Services helps address these needs and has assisted hundreds of residents to remain in their homes or move into more stable, sufficient housing. We’re grateful for Senator Singleton’s advocacy and this state support because it will help us expand services to help more residents.”

Emergency shelter

Construction is also continuing on the county’s first emergency shelter on the Human Services campus.  Work began late in 2024 and is progressing on schedule for an anticipated opening in late summer or fall.

The two-story, 33,792-square-foot shelter will have 60 beds and provide a temporary, safe location for adult men and women experiencing an emergent housing crisis. The shelter will offer sleeping accommodations, warm meals, showers, laundry facilities and bathrooms. Individuals will be assessed on entry and paired with a case manager who will guide them through the services and programs needed to help them move into transitional or permanent housing.

Burlington County received multiple grants in support of the shelter project, including a $2.83 million special legislative grant championed by Senator Singleton.

“An emergency shelter is something this county has needed for decades and will ensure all residents have a clean, safe haven for shelter,” said Commissioner Hopson, who led the drive to build the shelter since she first took office in 2019. “The shelter will also provide a clear path to services to transition from the shelter into stable housing. This stabilization funding provides us with another essential tool to help residents achieve that goal.”

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