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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
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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.
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.
February 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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...
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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
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
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Join HCDNNJ in telling the Piscataway Mayor & Council: HOUSING, NOT HANDCUFFS! actionnetwork.org/letters/housingnocuffspway/
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
“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
February 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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.
February 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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.
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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
February 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize and celebrate Black Americans' many achievements throughout history, particularly when it comes to advancing housing justice.
February 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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...
January 29, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Reposted by Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
#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
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Join us Friday at 11AM for Faith2Foundations: Faith-Based Assets as Affordable Housing Solutions!

Register here: tinyurl.com/Faith2FdnWebinar
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Congratulations to HCDNNJ alumnus Eashwayne Haughton, a former Network Community Scholar, on his appointment to Governor Sherrill's staff as Director of Legislative Affairs 👏
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
#ICYMI Big policy win! 🏆

Thank you to Gov. Murphy for signing Code Red into law!
January 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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
January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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 👏
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"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
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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...
January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Help pass Code Red protections in NJ! Join our sign on letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

#HouseNJ
December 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Congratulations to HCDNNJ Director of Healthy Homes & Communities Kelvin Boddy on your appointment to Governor-elect Sherrill's transition team! 👏 tinyurl.com/HCDNNJCelebratesBoddyAppt
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM