[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 49 (Thursday, March 27, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2014

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Homeless 
Solutions, Inc., located in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, as 
it celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
  Homeless Solutions, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose 
mission is ``to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to 
homeless and low-income people.'' They help those in need to rebuild 
their lives and become independent.
  Homeless Solutions, Inc. began as an emergency men's shelter in 
Morristown, through the help of local clergy and business people. 
Originally known as the Morris Shelter, the organization housed ten men 
in facilities at the First Presbyterian Church of Morristown. Today, 
Homeless Solutions, Inc. provides 85 emergency shelter beds for men, 
women, families, and the homeless that are mentally ill. Since its 
inception 30 years, Homeless Solutions, Inc. has not only increased the 
amount of beds offered, but has also created many support programs and 
services, established the Housing Development division, and opened the 
Furnishing Solutions store.
  The Housing Development division was established in 2004 to provide 
permanent supportive housing. Housing Development works with various 
municipalities to create attractive and cost effective housing. Due to 
its non-profit status, the organization is able to reduce building and 
project costs through grants, donations, and government project 
subsidies. The staff within the Housing Development division is 
selected based on their extensive knowledge and experience. Two of the 
most important qualities of the staff are their knowledge of green 
building and neighborhood context.
  Homeless Solutions, Inc. opened Furnishing Solutions in 2012. 
Furnishing Solutions is a resale furniture and design store located in 
Morris Plains. People donate items they no longer need, and those items 
will either go towards shelter services, or can be purchased at reduced 
prices. Since the opening of the store, there have been over 100 
volunteers who have helped to sell more than 10,000 items.
  Homeless Solutions, Inc. has grown significantly since its start 30 
years ago. With the mission to provide shelter and housing to those in 
need, the organization has helped thousands through the good work of 
its volunteers and supporters. As Homeless Solutions, Inc. continuous 
to grow and help the community, it looks forward to the challenges and 
opportunities of the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Homeless Solutions, Inc. as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

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