Project Live receives $25,000 grant from Codey Fund for Mental Health

April 24, 2025 — Newark, NJ ~ Project Live, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Codey Fund for Mental Health, a distinguished organization whose mission is to ensure compassionate, quality mental health care is available to all and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness through education and public awareness.

This meaningful investment will further Project Live’s mission to provide safe, clean, and affordable housing paired with comprehensive, consumer-driven supportive services and employment opportunities for individuals living with mental illness. The funding will directly impact the lives of some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents helping them to not only find a place to live, but a place to heal, grow, and thrive.

“We are deeply grateful to the Codey Fund for Mental Health for standing beside us in our mission,” said Ross Croessmann, Executive Director of Project Live, Inc. “This grant will allow us to continue building pathways out of crisis and into stability for individuals who too often face systemic barriers to care and housing. Together, we are creating a future where mental health recovery is met with dignity, support, and real opportunity.”

For over four decades, Project Live has been at the forefront of behavioral health and housing in New Jersey, operating 24 properties and delivering services rooted in recovery, wellness, and inclusion. The organization remains committed to the belief that housing is healthcare and that no one should be left behind.

Project Live extends its sincere thanks to the Codey Fund for Mental Health for their leadership, generosity, and unwavering advocacy for mental health equity.