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 [email protected] 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!

Join us 1/30 at 11AM for Faith2Foundations: Faith-Based Assets as Affordable Housing Solutions. Hear about the steps faith-based institutions can take to begin their affordable housing development journey and how the Network &our partners can assist. Register here: tinyurl.com/Faith2FdnWebinar

Request for Proposal (RFP) HCDNNJ 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

Code Red legislation was passed unanimously in the NJ Assembly. A monumental win for our #HouseNJ campaign! Thank you to all of our friends & allies helping to get this across the finish line 👏

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...