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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 19h

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 5d

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

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NLIHC @nlihc.org · 7d

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...

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 20d

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

Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 22d

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...

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Americorps Grantees Receive Promised Funding, In Reversal By Trump-Vance Administration - Democracy Forward

democracyforward.org

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Sep 3

"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."

Gothamist @gothamist.com · Sep 2

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back.

New Jersey's Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides financing for projects across the state. New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs announced that $45 million dollars would be restored to the state’s affordable housing trust fund. [ more › ]

gothamist.com

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Make the Road New Jersey 🦋 @maketheroadnj.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎉 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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 25

"Gov. Murphy & the NJ Legislature recently diverted $150 mil from the NJ Affordable Housing Trust Fund...This critical fund was created specifically to help build affordable homes for families whose incomes make homeownership difficult, if not impossible." www.nj.com/opinion/2025...

N.J. must restore affordable housing funds before more families are left behind, Habitat for Humanity

Fully funding the trust fund could finance the construction of hundreds of desperately needed homes this year

www.nj.com

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Fair Share Housing Center @fairsharehousing.bsky.social · Aug 20

Earlier this summer Habitat SCNJ cut the ribbon on 6 new homes in Cinnaminson, bringing hope & stability to 6 families. But future projects are at risk due to cuts to NJ’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Learn more & take action:

www.fairsharehousing.org/as-cinnamins...

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 20

A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built. | @gothamist.com

"Matthew Hersh...said the loss of trust fund money will 'hamstring' affordable housing development." Read more: gothamist.com/news/a-new-j...

A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built.

State officials are trying to build thousands of more affordably priced homes. But a change in state funding has stalled a development in Old Bridge and other developments like it.

gothamist.com

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Housing & Community Development Network of NJ @hcdnnj.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEWS RELEASE 🗞️

Court Ruling Restores AmeriCorps Funding, Allows NJ VISTA Volunteers to Return to Service

“The Network is thrilled to welcome back our AmeriCorps VISTA members, whose service strengthens the work of our members across the state." -Staci Berger

tinyurl.com/VISTAsReturntoService

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