A proven pathway out of homelessness.

Our Impact

In the summer of 2023, HIP completed a Long Term Impact Study of our Transitional Housing program led by a Princeton University intern. We interviewed program graduates from over the past 12 years.

The results were incredible!

  • 100% of HIP’s program graduates interviewed are still safely housed today in their own apartments or homes.

  • 100% of program graduates interviewed are employed. Many graduated from college or completed job certifications. Some even earned their master’s degrees.

  • 100% report being better off financially today because of HIP’s help, and say that their children benefited from HIP-provided academic support and enrichment.

  • 50% of program graduates volunteer in their communities today. Two program alumni currently serve on HIP’s Board of Trustees, providing an important perspective.

2025 Highlights

  • Helped 361 children and adults avoid eviction through our Eviction Prevention Program

  • Opened a new Transitional Housing apartment in September

  • Helped 32 parents and children transform their futures as part of our Transitional Housing Program (which currently is serving 10 families at a time)

  • Implemented our new Future Fund, which promotes the long-term success of HIP’s clients with a Savings Matching Program for current clients, an Emergency Assistance Fund for program graduates, and a Thrive Fund, which helps program graduates advance through education, child extracurricular programs, etc.

Read more in our 2025 Impact Report.

Stories of Impact

  • Louise was inspired by the work our HIP case managers do and she earned a master's degree in counseling. Her son is a chess champion and a star student at school. Louise now has joined HIP's leadership as a member of our Board of Trustees.

  • While Vanessa and her family lived in HIP housing she became a community activist and worked with the Mayor of Trenton (pictured here with her) and other city officials to develop a new program (named after her!) that helps low-income families buy homes.

  • While Edith and her daughter lived in HIP housing, Edith learned English and was able to complete a child care provider certification program. With support from HIP, Edith was also able to fulfill her dream of becoming a U.S. citizen!

  • Luis lived in HIP housing while in High School with his mom and sister. He went on to graduate from Rutgers working in finance with a major investment house and is HIP’s newest board member!