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Jose Lopez hadn't seen his family in 24 years. But he's been reunited with them because a New Jersey Transit police officer cared enough to help.

Here’s a story about a New Jersey police officer that doesn’t involve a controversial video or an allegation of brutality.

After defeating homelessness, a New Jersey teen has beaten the odds, receiving offers to continue his education from 17 different colleges.

So glad to be able to say: "Brick sticks together."

A local hospital is re-purposing the instrument mats they use in operating rooms for the homeless rather than sending them to sit in a landfill.

What started out as a feel-good story has quickly turned into a criminal investigation.

Family Promise of Cape May County is hosting Cardboard Box City 2018 to help raise money for families battling the homelessness crisis.

According to a new report, the number of homeless who sought out shelters or transitional housing have declined within New Jersey.

65-year old Richard Leggatt was taken advantage of outside a Lakewood gas station last month when a passerby convinced him to pour hot coffee over his head in exchange for $5. It was a horrible trick that caught the attention of a local minister and the NFL.

Cumberland County has approved a $3 surcharge to fund a county welfare program that helps homelessness in the area.

The threat of a rainy night won't deter at least 50 people from sleeping outside in Atlantic City tonight for a good cause.

A local police officer is being recognized for giving an area homeless man a new pair of shoes. This act of kindness was caught on camera, and the video has quickly gone viral.