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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.
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
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 nrainiero@hcdnnj.org to register.
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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
The Estimated Fiscal Impact of an Eviction Right to Counsel - ACLU of New Jersey
The report estimates a potential return of $2.30 to $3.14 for every dollar invested in New Jersey to provide a right to counsel in eviction proceedings.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Join us Friday, December 5 for our member-exclusive monthly discussion! Network members can contact Vice President of Communications & Member Engagement Nina Rainiero at nrainiero@hcdnnj.org to register.
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you're at the NJLM Conference this week, stop by our booth to say hi & talk about the benefits of joining the Network.
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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!
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join FHLBNY at Valley Bank Headquarters in Morristown for training sessions on the Affordable Housing Program & Homebuyer Dream Program! Register at tinyurl.com/ValleyFHLBNYTraining
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thank you to Network President & CEO @staciberger.bsky.social for 20 years of service working to #HouseNJ & congratulations again on this monumental milestone 💐
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you to Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost for joining us virtually on Friday's Under One Roof Conference!

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U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) for Under One Roof
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October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Good morning to everyone joining us today at this year's #Under1RoofNJ! #HouseNJ
October 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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...
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM