Hoboken Homeless Vet Housing Gets Final Go-Ahead

Hoboken, NJ - Hoboken’s American Legion Post 107 received the final go-ahead to build a six-unit homeless veteran housing facility from the City Council during its public meeting on March 16.

The local American Legion plans to create a 900 square foot, six-unit housing facility for homeless veterans at its 2nd Street building, including a kitchen, meeting rooms and a laundry station.

• See related article: Hoboken American Legion Gets Council OK: Homeless Veteran Shelter Planned

Commander of Post 107 John Carey told The Hoboken Reporter that construction is expected to take between a year and 18 months.

There may be as many as 30 homeless veterans living in Hudson County, Carey said.

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