The County of Bergen has awarded a contract to Community Hope, Inc. to provide oversight and support services for the Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans. The contract is for a period of one year, from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, and has a total value of $355,000. The services provided include care management and support services for up to eight male veterans, with the goal of achieving specific outcomes such as permanent housing and employment. The contract is subject to the Affirmative Action Regulations of the State of New Jersey and the requirements of Public Law 1975, Chapter 127. Some key points about this contract include:
• The contract is for a maximum of twenty-four months of transitional housing for eight male veterans.
• Care management and support services are provided to the veterans.
• The anticipated outcomes of the contract include 65% or more of discharged veterans moving to permanent housing, 50% or more of discharged veterans being employed, and 77% or more of discharged veterans having a positive program exit.