In This Edition:
News:
Updates from Governor Murphy
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NJHMFA Extends Deadline on 9% Tax Credit Project Applications
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New COVID-19 Dashboard From NJ DDD
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CDC Recommends Use of Masks in Public Settings
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Small Business Administration Launches Lender Search
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HUD Releases Over $3 Billion in Aid to State from CARES Act
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Key Updates on Federal Funding and SSA, SSI, & VA Benefits
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Enterprise Community Partners Launches New Emergency Fund
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#WeAreEssential: Tell Congress to Include the
Disability Community in COVID-19 Relief Bills
Webinars, Videos, and Resources:
Watch DD Partners Virtual Town Hall - April 2, 2020
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Latest in CSH Webinar Series on COVID-19
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Webinars from DDD:
DDD Update COVID-19 Webinar
and Self-Advocacy Project Webinars
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Free Resources For Non-Profit Leaders
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Senator Booker Hosts Webinar April 9th
with NJ Non-Profits and Comprehensive Resource Guide
Updates:
Updates from the HUD Exchange
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COVID-19 Guidance for Residential Treatment Programs Contracted by NJ Department of Children and Families
and Emergency Child Care
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Updates from DDD and DMHAS
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Updates from Governor Murphy
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Governor Murphy spoke yesterday to a hopeful sign of the curve flattening and the work needed to go forward to continue this move in the right direction.
More from Politico.
On Thursday, April 2, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No.113. which gives the authority for OEM to commandeer medical supplies and equipment, including Personal Protective Equipment. This will also include commandeering these supplies and equipment from private companies and institutions. Compensation for these supplies will be provided by procedures established under the Disaster Control Act.
Click here to read Executive Order No.113
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On Wednesday, April 1, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No.112. authorizing the Division of Consumer Affairs to temporarily reactivate the licenses of healthcare professionals who have recently retired. It also grants temporary licenses to doctors who are licensed in foreign countries. The order also temporarily waives certain scopes of practice restrictions on Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) related to physician collaboration, including a rule that requires an APN to enter into a joint protocol with a collaborating physician and a rule requiring APNs to obtain authorization from collaborating physicians in order to dispense narcotic drugs.
Click here to view Executive Order No.112
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NJHMFA Extends Deadline on 9% Tax Credit Project Applications
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Attention Developers:
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Agency has made the decision to delay the 9% tax credit deadline by 60 days. The Agency is mindful of the challenges in proceeding with pre-development work and application preparation in the current environment. At the same time, the Agency does not want to halt production of affordable housing, if possible, as the need is only growing as a result of this pandemic and its financial repercussions. At this time, the Agency anticipates no other changes to the submission requirements or underwriting guidelines; however, we will continue to monitor the construction industry and the financial markets in the event changes are needed based on any developing circumstances.
NEW 9% Deadlines:
All application deadlines for the Mixed Income Reserve and the Family, Senior, and Supportive Housing Cycles have been delayed by 60 days.
Family, Senior, and Supportive Housing Cycles:
Noon on September 23, 2020
Mixed Income Reserve:
June 9, 2020 – Noon on September 23, 2020 (Rolling)
NJHMFA Financing:
Projects seeking construction and/or permanent financing from NJHMFA will now have the ability to go to the August 6
Board Meeting for conditional commitment. Financing applications must be received by Multifamily Supportive Housing and Lending Division no later than June 18, 2020.
9% Timeline
Questions? Need Help?
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New COVID-19 Dashboard From NJ DDD
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Click below for direct access to the Dashboard:
The dashboard will be updated every Monday throughout this health crisis.
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CDC Recommends Use of Masks in Public Settings
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The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
updated its guidance on the matter, recommending individuals use cloth face coverings "in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain," such as grocery stores and pharmacies. The guidance recommends people use fabric coverings, not surgical masks or specialized N95 masks, which should be reserved for health care providers.
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Small Business Administration Launches Lender Search
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The
Small Business Administration
has launched a search portal to show available lenders by zip code
to find a nearby lender eligible to issue a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program.
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HUD Releases Over $3 Billion
in Aid to State from CARES Act
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HUD is making available $3.064 billion through its Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS programs.
On state budgets and taxes, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities also posted fact sheets detailing
how states and localities will divide the fiscal relief in the COVID-19 Relief Fund. New Jersey is due to get $3.444 Billion with $2.394 Billion going directly to the state and $1.050 Billion going to municipalities with residents of 500k or more.
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Key Updates on Federal Funding
and SSA, SSI, & VA Benefits
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As noted by the
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, individuals who receive SSA benefits will automatically receive payments to assist with the effects of COVID-19. For individuals on SSI and Veterans, additional information is pending on the method of getting assistance out to those who may not normally file a tax return, but may include filling out a simple form. The statement below is posted to the Social Security Administration website:
We are working closely with Treasury to address outstanding questions about our SSI recipients in an attempt to make the issuance of economic impact payments as quick and efficient as possible. We realize people are concerned, and the IRS will provide additional information at
www.irs.gov/coronavirus
when available. Please note that we will not consider economic impact payments as income for SSI recipients, and the payments are excluded from resources for 12 months.
You can take steps to #FixTheGlitch and get leaders to ensure automatic payments for vulnerable SSI and VA individuals by
signing the petition here.
The Social Security Administration also took steps to clarify some key points:
- Benefits will continue as normal during this crisis, do not believe scammers who may try to take advantage of fear of delayed or cancelled payments.
- The US Treasury will be issuing benefits related to COVID-19 relief, please do not contact the SSA for information or attempts to claim, this is all handled by the US Treasury.
- If you wish to contact SSA, the national 800 Number will now be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time. The agency is experiencing longer than normal wait times on the 800 Number and asks the public to remain patient, use its online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, or call their local office.
- It encourages individuals to set up automatic deposits through the website.
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Enterprise Community Partners
Launches New Emergency Fund
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Enterprise Community Partners is launching an
Emergency Action for Resident and Partner Stability program
to ensure that vulnerable, low-income families and individuals can remain in their homes and access support during this pandemic. This new Enterprise program offers nonprofit community partners a broad range of support, including emergency grants to allow them to stay afloat and meet the immediate needs of the communities they serve; immediate and long-term guidance as well as technical assistance on resilience planning and financial strategies; and assistance with accessing critical government relief funds and other interventions. Through policy advocacy at the federal, state and local levels, Enterprise will continue working to restore and protect services and support for vulnerable communities and residents affected by the pandemic.
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#WeAreEssential: Tell Congress to Include the
Disability Community in COVID-19 Relief Bills
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The following was shared by The Arc of New Jersey:
- Funding for a Medicaid grant program to support access to home and community-based services (to combat institutionalization) and to support the DSP workforce. Congress should pass the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for direct support professionals. This is urgently needed to protect the health and safety of this critical workforce. Direct support professionals must be designated as essential workforce so that they have access to the PPE and medical supplies they need.
- Paid leave for caregivers. As more people with disabilities lose their usual sources of care, family caregivers are scrambling and need access to paid leave and sick days to help their loved ones. Congress should include all family caregivers in the emergency paid leave provisions.
- Help #FixTheGlitch for people on SSI to access Recovery Rebates. People with disabilities on SSI are being asked to file needless paperwork in order to access economic stimulus payments. Congress should tell Federal agencies to use their existing authority to share data and automatically file for individuals on SSI.
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Webinars, Videos, and Resources:
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Watch DD Partners Virtual Town Hall - April 2, 2020
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For those unable to attend last Thursday, click the link below to join
Disability Rights New Jersey
and their developmental disabilities network partners,
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
and
The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
, along with invited guests from
the Office of the Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
, for a virtual town hall.
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Latest in CSH Webinar Series on COVID-19
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Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 4:00-4:30pm ET
Our April 9th webinar will feature Martha Kegel, Executive Director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans, who will share lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina for the COVID-19 crisis.
Missed the webinar from last week?
The Supportive Housing Field Responds to COVID-19
Thursday April 2 1:00-1:30 PM ET
Get the latest updates from the CSH community platform on COVID-19
CSH established a
community platform
for COVID-19 Resources. If you want to post materials to share, you can post directly or email CSH at
CSHCOVIDInfo@csh.org
. CSH will be monitoring the site regularly to curate the material, so only a few examples on each topic will remain posted as the materials can quickly become overwhelming. We thank you in advance for sharing your great work with the field.
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Webinars from DDD:
DDD Update COVID-19 Webinar
and Self-Advocacy Project Webinars
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DDD Update: COVID-19 Webinar Thursday, April 9
Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Seifried will conduct a webinar on to bring stakeholders up-to-date on Division guidance and information related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
DDD Update: COVID-19
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Webinar
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NJ Self-Advocacy Project Offers Webinars to Assist Individuals
with I/DD During COVID-19
The Division-funded
New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project
announced a new webinar series for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD),
Stay Healthy at Home: Living Your Best Life During Quarantine
. Webinars will be held
every Tuesday in April, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
, and registration links are available below.
April 7:
April 14:
April 21:
April 28:
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Free Resources For Non-Profit Leaders
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SRS Strategic Associates Offers
Free Non-Profit Leadership Webinars
To support our human service community during these difficult times, SRS Strategic Associatesis offering a series of complimentary webinars for Human Services Leaders on organizational sustainability.
Upcoming topics include:
GRANTS: Helping Funders say Yes!
BUSINESS CONTINUITY: Expand your Business Continuity Plan for Future Growth & Sustainability
BUSINESS PLANNING: Position Your Organization for Successful Growth
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Free Non-Profit Leadership Consulting
From Dennis C. Miller:
We are all in this together. You are not alone. During the entire month of April, Dennis will offer a free consultation of 30 minutes to nonprofit executive leaders or nonprofit board members who have any questions on how best to proceed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For information and to schedule a discussion,
email Dennis here to connect and set a time for talking.
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Senator Booker Hosts Webinar April 9th
with NJ Non-Profits and Comprehensive Resource Guide
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Senator Booker will be hosting a webinar for New Jersey non-profit organizations this
Thursday, April 9, 2020
from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with the NJ Center for Non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the NJ Economic Development Authority on impact of the COVID-19 crisis and how to access government assistance from the coronavirus relief package.
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Updates from the HUD Exchange
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Examples shown below of latest updates:
- Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Alternate Care Sites (CDC - April 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 & the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Community: Needed Actions from Public Health and Emergency Response Systems (National HCH Council - April 1, 2020)
- Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA (HUD - April 1, 2020)
- CDC: Screening Clients for Respiratory Infection Symptoms at Entry to Homeless Shelters March 31, 2020
- COVID-19 Prevention and Response for Homeless Providers: Daily Resource Digest - Date Posted: Updated Daily
- From Our Federal Partners: Eligibility of Faith-Based Organizations to Participate in Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs Date Posted: April 6, 2020
- Office Hours: COVID-19 Planning and Response for Homeless Assistance Providers - Fridays at 2:30 PM EDT - Date Posted: April 6, 2020
- HUD Issues Availability of Regulatory Waivers for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA Programs to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts - Date Posted: April 1, 2020
- Recording Available - From Our Federal Partners: USICH COVID-19 Response Webinar: Reinforcing the Homelessness Crisis Response System - Lessons Learned from Seattle and King County - Date Posted: March 31, 2020
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COVID-19 Guidance for Residential Treatment Programs Contracted by NJ Department of Children and Families
and Emergency Child Care
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State Agency Updates and Messages from DHS
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See the latest state updates on the DHS website including updates shown below:
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DDD Updates:
DMHAS Updates:
Childcare:
NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid Updates:
Social Services Food and Cash Assistance Updates:
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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