NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Assembly Committee Advances Life-Saving Code Red Protections "Advocates are now calling on all Assemblymembers to vote in favor of S2346/A2258 when it comes to the floor & urging @govmurphy.bsky.social to sign the bill into law without delay." READ: tinyurl.com/CodeRedPassesCommittee

"The Network launched the latest phase of its campaign to restore the AHTF with a new billboard along Rt. 29 into Trenton. The billboard reads: 'Tell Gov. Murphy & NJ Legislators: Fully Fund The Affordable Housing Trust Fund!' & directs viewers to HouseNJ.org." READ MORE: tinyurl.com/FixtheAHTF

The #NJ Assembly Appropriations Committee will consider S2346/A2258 which would create Code Red protections ☀️ Join us this Thursday at 11:30am for the Assembly Appropriations hearing in Committee Room 11, 4th Fl, State House Annex in Trenton. #HouseNJ actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Housing Advocates, Legislators Urge Full Restoration of AHTF, End to Criminalization of Homelessness, & Statewide Code Red Protections “Housing is a human right, & we will not get that right unless we fight for it." -Staci Berger Read more: tinyurl.com/PassHousingProtections2025

Thank you to Sen. Britnee Timberlake and Asm. Reginald Atkins for joining us at today's press event to talk about pending bills to create Code Red protections and a Homeless Bill of Rights.

Help pass Code Red protections in NJ! Join our sign on letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/pass... #HouseNJ

There's still time to register for the final member discussion of 2025 - tomorrow morning we'll hear the latest on available financial resources, utility relief, and more! Register NOW at tinyurl.com/Dec5discussion

Congratulations to HCDNNJ Director of Healthy Homes & Communities Kelvin Boddy on your appointment to Governor-elect Sherrill's transition team! 👏 tinyurl.com/HCDNNJCelebratesBoddyAppt

THIS FRIDAY! Join HCDNNJ for our Monthly Member Discussion, where we'll hear about state lame duck policy advocacy efforts, a presentation from NJBPU, and more! This is a member-exclusive benefit - HCDNNJ members in good standing can contact [email protected] to register.

The data is clear. Eviction right to counsel would help tens of thousands of people avoid displacement each year & save New Jersey more money than it would cost. Read our latest report, "The Estimated Fiscal Impact of an Eviction Right to Counsel," to learn more: https://bit.ly/43yXKXd

Join us Friday, December 5 for our member-exclusive monthly discussion! Network members can contact Vice President of Communications & Member Engagement Nina Rainiero at [email protected] to register.

If you're at the NJLM Conference this week, stop by our booth to say hi & talk about the benefits of joining the Network.

People taking the expressway to attend the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City might notice our billboard calling on Gov. Murphy & state legislators to FULLY restore the money diverted from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund! Join us in taking action at HouseNJ.org

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ "We appreciate that the Murphy Administration made a downpayment to help correct this situation. Now, they need to fully fix their mistake and completely restore the AHTF." -HCDNNJ President & CEO Staci Berger READ MORE: tinyurl.com/RestoreAHTFBillboard

Does your organization want to learn how to transform faith-based institution assets into affordable homes? Then this #BuildNJ training program is for you! Interested? Apply today at www.hcdnnj.org/buildnjprogram

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Housing & Community Development Network Thanks Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @repbonnie.bsky.social (NJ-12) for Many Years of Service READ MORE: tinyurl.com/ThankUBWC

Congratulations to Network Senior Policy Advisor Arnold Cohen and Nancy Zak on receiving the Sister Carol Johnston Community Service Award from Ironbound Community Corporation at their 2025 Changemakers Gala!

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ HCDNNJ Congratulates Governor-Elect Sherrill, Urges New Administration to Make Housing Affordability a Top Priority "We look forward to working with the Sherrill-Caldwell Administration to achieve our mutual goals." -Staci Berger tinyurl.com/HCDNNJCongratulatesNewGov

Join FHLBNY at Valley Bank Headquarters in Morristown for training sessions on the Affordable Housing Program & Homebuyer Dream Program! Register at tinyurl.com/ValleyFHLBNYTraining

Thank you to Network President & CEO @staciberger.bsky.social for 20 years of service working to #HouseNJ & congratulations again on this monumental milestone 💐

Thank you to Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost for joining us virtually on Friday's Under One Roof Conference! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBxo...

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Over 400 #NJ Housing Leaders Gather "Under One Roof" to Advance Housing Justice & Celebrate Community Impact “Across the state, our members are building more than homes, they’re building opportunity, equity, & resilience.” -HCDNNJ CEO Staci Berger READ MORE: tinyurl.com/U1R2025

Good morning to everyone joining us today at this year's #Under1RoofNJ! #HouseNJ

Join us Under One Roof THIS FRIDAY as we congratulate Outstanding Project Award - Innovation honorees Thriven Design & Foya Development Group! ALMOST SOLD OUT! Register NOW: hcdnnj.org/network-conf...

Friday's workshop "Making Mount Laurel Work" will be moderated by Randi Moore, AHA CEO, with NJ Sen. @troysingletonnj.bsky.social, @fairsharehousing.bsky.social's Crystal Charley, NJDCA's Kimberly El-Sadek, & Morris Habitat's Liz DeCoursey. ALMOST SOLD OUT! Register NOW: hcdnnj.org/network-conf...

"Media Ready: Building Confidence, Capacity, & Credibility in Press Engagement" will be moderated by HCDNNJ Board Member & NJCEDV Director of Housing & Economic Justice Cierra Hart, with @tdbankus.bsky.social's Molly Meiners & @shelterforce.bsky.social's Schlonn Hawkins hcdnnj.org/network-conference

This #Under1RoofNJ workshop taking place a week from Friday is moderated by SJCS Exec Director Pilar Hogan Closkey, joined in conversation by Hans Dekker, CFNJ President; Andy Frazier, SJCF Exec Director; & Malcolm McClain, Dodge Foundation Program Director for Housing. hcdnnj.org/network-conference

Congratulations to Coming Home of Middlesex County on being named this year's Outstanding Project Award honoree in Innovation👏 Join us in celebrating Coming Home Middlesex County and ALL of this year's honorees a week from Friday at #Under1RoofNJ! REGISTER NOW: hcdnnj.org/network-conference

This #Under1RoofNJ workshop is moderated by Clinton Hill Community Action Exec Director Khaatim Sherrer El, joined in conversation by Bridget Phifer, PBCIP Exec Director; Marcus Randolph, Invest Newark President & CEO; & Marco Villegas, JPMorganChase Program Officer. hcdnnj.org/network-conference

The fourth and final Crossroads NJ Conversation from the Fund for NJ is coming next week. On Wednesday, October 15, HCDNNJ President & CEO Staci Berger will join other leading experts will explore the future of housing and education in NJ. tinyurl.com/CrossroadsNJ2025-4 #CrossroadsNJ2025

Congratulations to @maketheroadnj.bsky.social on being named this year's Advocacy & Organizing Award honoree! There's still time left to join us in congratulating Make the Road & all our honorees before the program ad deadline this Friday - visit hcdnnj.org/network-conference

Congratulations to Exceptional Community Partner Honoree, Pro Bono Partnership 👏 Join us in acknowledging Pro Bono Partnership at #Under1Roof with a program ad! Order one today: hcdnnj.org/network-conference

We are pleased to announce that the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation's Samra Haider & JPMorganChase Foundation's Michelle Henry will be delivering remarking at this year's #Under1RoofNJ! Register TODAY for Under One Roof at hcdnnj.org/network-conference

Read #NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis Statement on the Harmful Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on the Low Income Housing Community: nlihc.org/news/nlihc-p...

Join HCDNNJ CEO Staci Berger on October 15 for what is sure to be an insightful conversation with @fundfornj.bsky.social! tinyurl.com/CrossroadsNJ2025-4

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Housing and Community Development Network Launches Action Fund to Advance Housing Justice HCDNNJ today announced the launch of its new 501(c)(4) organization, the HCDN Action Fund. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/HCDNActionFund

We are pleased to announce @nlihc.org President & CEO Renee M. Willis as the Under One Roof 2025 Keynote Speaker! Register for Under One Roof TODAY: hcdnnj.org/network-conference

ICYMI: NJ Housing Advocates Condemned Fox News Commentator's Call for Death of Mentally Ill Homeless People & Demand Urgent Policy Action, Call for Passage of Homeless Bill of Rights Read More: tinyurl.com/HomelessBillofRightsNJ

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Monthly Member Discussion!

Applications for this fellowship opportunity from @nlihc.org close tomorrow! Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2B2DX6

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ NJ Housing Advocates Condemn Fox News Commentator’s Call for Death of Mentally Ill Homeless People, Demand Urgent Policy Action Read more: www.hcdnnj.org/index.php?op...

For all his efforts to help #HouseNJ and strengthen NJ communities, we are proud to name William Best as the Hon. Sheila Y. Oliver Community Development Champion for 2025! Deliver your congratulations in our program and in-person - hcdnnj.org/network-conference #Under1RoofNJ

The NJ State Panhellenic Councils is hosting a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Sept. 25

Americorps Grantees Receive Promised Funding, In Reversal By Trump-Vance Administration | @democracyforward.org democracyforward.org/updates/amer...

DON'T WAIT to register for Under One Roof, the Network's annual conference & membership meeting! The early bird discount ends this week - register NOW at hcdnnj.org/network-conference

"Matthew Hersh, vice president of policy and advocacy at the nonprofit Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, echoed DeCoursey, saying his organization would continue to fight to get the full $125 million back in the fund."

🎉 VICTORY! In a unanimous vote, Passaic stabilizes rents at 3% and becomes the 5th city in NJ to eliminate vacancy decontrol! This new housing ordinance will impact more than 10,000 tenants, nearly half of the city’s renter population.  #PassaicTenants #RentersRising

Join us on Friday, September 19 at 11a.m. for our next member-exclusive Monthly Member Discussion!

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️ Housing Advocates Celebrate $45M Down Payment to AHTF, Call for Full & Sustainable Funding “Let’s finish the job & ensure the AHTF is fully & sustainably funded so every community can provide the affordable homes our residents need.” -Matthew Hersh tinyurl.com/AHTFDownPayment

ICYMI: Nonprofit Network members can take advantage of our special sponsorship discount now through next week! More information at hcdnnj.org/conference-sponsorships