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The Housing and Community Development Network of NJ is the statewide association of affordable housing & community development corporations. Support us at https://www.hcdnnj.org/donate.
Join Affordable Housing Alliance CEO Randi Moore in urging @govsherrill.bsky.social & NJ elected leaders to protect the Affordable Housing Trust Fund: actionnetwork.org/letters/fixi...
Ahead of her budget address next week, we're asking Governor Mikie Sherrill to FULLY FUND the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the FY2027 budget.
Our annual report: "The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes," is NOW AVAILABLE!
The report finds that the lowest-income renters in the U.S. face a shortage of 7.2 million affordable and available rental homes. Read the report here: https://nlihc.org/gap
There's still time to register for tomorrow's Network In the Know member discussion!
Network members in good standing can sign up now to hear the latest happening in NJ for nonprofit community developers and housing advocates. www.hcdnnj.org/NetworkInThe...
According to today's report from @nlihc.org, New Jersey is home to 298,318 extremely low-income renter households, 72% of whom are suffering from a severe cost burden as a result of unaffordable rents.
Learn more at nlihc.org/gap.
NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ New Report: Critical Shortage of Affordable Homes in NJ Persists Despite Progress
Today's "The Gap" report revealed that NJ only has 34 affordable & available homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households. Read HCDNNJ's news release here: tinyurl.com/HousingGap2026
HCDNNJ president & CEO Staci Berger is joined in Trenton by Mark Valli from Norwescap, Scott Millard from Passaic Habitat, and Sherri Goldberg from Jewish Renaissance Foundation as they testify in support of the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program.
Housing is health! Environmental factors as well as racial & economic disparities have an irreparable impact on these basic human needs. Join us for this year's Summit for discussion, info, & resources to help create healthy homes & communities for all NJ.
MORE INFO: www.hcdnnj.org/healthyhomes...
Network members interested in hosting Community Scholars should join our virtual Host Informational Session tomorrow at 11AM to learn more about how to participate in the program.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Healthy Homes & Communities Summit!
Join us for this year's virtual Summit for thoughtful discussion, information, and resources to help create healthy homes and communities for all NJ residents. www.hcdnnj.org/healthyhomes...
From the Community Foundation of South Jersey: Camden Food Fund Deploys $220,000 to Strengthen Local Food Entrepreneurs at Toast to Growth Celebration www.linkedin.com/pulse/camden...
Congratulations to Vice-President of Policy & Advocacy Matthew Hersh on celebrating 7 years with HCDNNJ! 🎉
Happening this weekend! HCDNNJ Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Matthew Hersh joins Housing Initiatives of Princeton for a discussion on housing policy advocacy.
NEWS RELEASE 🗞️
HCDNNJ Applauds Sherrill Transition Team’s Affordable Housing Report
"It was reassuring to see that input from Network staff & board members was taken seriously, particularly about the AHTF’s essential role in producing new homes." tinyurl.com/SherrillTransitionReport
Congratulations to our Policy & Organizing Associate, Chelsea FrancoMartin, on celebrating your third work anniversary! 👏
New NETWORK VOICES 🗣️
Advocacy Matters: Recent Wins Worth Celebrating
by Arnold Cohen, Senior Policy Advisor
"We know that there is no winning if we don’t at least try. Advocacy does work, and I’m proud to share some recent wins." hcdnnjnetworkvoices.blogspot.com/2026/02/advo...
Last night, Piscataway voted to impose control over hotel/motel stays, a harmful practice that will make it more difficult for our neighbors to be safely & stably sheltered. Despite this disappointing setback, we will continue to fight to preserve the rights of our most vulnerable community members.
The Piscataway Township Council is expected to hold a vote TONIGHT on an ordinance to limit hotel/motel stays.
Limiting hotel/motel stays does not solve homelessness or improve public safety.
Join us in telling Council members to vote NO on this proposal: tinyurl.com/housingnotcu...
ICYMI: The Network is seeking proposals from qualified real estate developers with demonstrated experience in non-profit & affordable housing development for a unique opportunity to re-develop underutilized parcels.
Due Date: February 28
Read more: tinyurl.com/HCDNNJRFP
Join HCDNNJ in telling the Piscataway Mayor & Council: HOUSING, NOT HANDCUFFS! actionnetwork.org/letters/housingnocuffspway/
“As domestic violence survivor advocates, experienced housing professionals, supportive housing & reentry service providers, & others concerned about homelessness & community safety, we believe that the proposed ordinance will result in significant harm.”
tinyurl.com/housingnotcuffspwayNR
The FHLBNY is preparing for the 2026 round of its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund, which will open on Monday at 8:30AM. HCDNNJ will host a webinar THURSDAY at 10AM with FHLBNY staff to help Network members prepare.
Members can contact info@hcdnnj.org to register.
We're pleased to announce that @kim.senate.gov will be LIVE during our Network In The Know briefing taking place this Friday, 2/6 at 11am!
Network members in good standing can sign up now to hear directly from Sen. Kim on all the latest happening in DC & his priorities for #NJ.
Join HCDNNJ Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Matthew Hersh for this discussion on housing policy advocacy with Housing Initiatives of Princeton.
princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/15739493
This #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize and celebrate Black Americans' many achievements throughout history, particularly when it comes to advancing housing justice.
HCDNNJ joins @nlihc.org in calling on Congress to separate DHS funding from funding for HUD and other necessary federal agencies to prevent another government shutdown.
Take action with NLIHC here: nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/814...
#NLIHC condemns the use of deadly force by federal immigration enforcement agents. NLIHC calls on Congress to immediately:
🚨Separate the DHS funding bill from remaining FY26 funding &
🚨Halt all funds for ICE and CBP
Read more: https://mailchi.mp/nlihc/cta_defund-ice_and_cbp?e=ab27b4f987
Join us Friday at 11AM for Faith2Foundations: Faith-Based Assets as Affordable Housing Solutions!
Register here: tinyurl.com/Faith2FdnWebinar
Congratulations to HCDNNJ alumnus Eashwayne Haughton, a former Network Community Scholar, on his appointment to Governor Sherrill's staff as Director of Legislative Affairs 👏
#ICYMI Big policy win! 🏆
Thank you to Gov. Murphy for signing Code Red into law!
