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In this Week's Edition
News
Federal Challenges and Housing Legislation
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Report on State Projects Funded by
the National Housing Trust Fund in 2020
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Federal Funding Update
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Funding from The Horizon
Foundation for New Jersey
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Survey of Development
Professionals from NJ OFBI
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Survey on Artificial Intelligence
in Affordable Housing
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New Report Clarifies the
Nation’s Housing Shortage
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Leveraging Grant-Funded Training
to Strengthen Your Workforce
An Opportunity from SHA Member Act-Cess USA, Inc.
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Workforce Training for
New Behavioral Health Staff
Resources & Events
New Jersey Legislative
Disability Caucus Recap
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Youth Experiencing Homelessness and
Serious Emotional Disturbance
August 11, 2025
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Behavioral Health Services for Individuals
with IDD and Behavioral Challenges
August 12, 2025
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Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights:
Strategies to Overcome Barriers
September 2, 2025
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Exploring Institutional Investment
in Multifamily Affordable Housing
September 15, 2025
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NAEH Virtual Capitol Hill Day
September 17, 2025
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Save the Date - Fall LIHTC Training
Oct 22-24, 2025
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SHA Member Events
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Developers Meeting
September 8 | Virtual
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SHA Member Meeting
October 1 | Virtual
All SHA Members
are welcome.
Not yet a member?
Learn more here.
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Save the Date
27th Annual Supportive Housing Conference
November 14, 2025
The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset NJ
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Community Events
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NJ Suicide Prevention Conference
Registration Open
September 10, 2025
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2025 Governor's Conference on Housing & Economic Development
September 16-17, 2025
Click here to register.
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NJ Virtual Opioid Summit
September 17, 2025
Click here to register
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The Boggs Center
Facing the Future 2025
Oct 10 | New Brunswick
Registration Open
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Monarch's Housing as a Human Right Conference
Registration Open
September 26, 2025
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Save the Dates
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HCDNNJ Conference
Under One Roof
Registration Open
October 24, 2025
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Shannon Lazare has been named the new President of M&T Bank's New Jersey region. In her new role, she will oversee community engagement, economic development, and charitable initiatives
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New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) in partnership with the Paterson Public School District, awarded over 25k in scholarships at their 11th Annual College Sendoff.
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SHA congratulates the team behind Oliver Station on being named among New Jersey Future's Smart Growth Awards in 2025. The project was featured as a pipeline project in SHA's recent Aging in Supportive Housing Guide and serves as a mixed-use, transit-accessible development that combines high-quality affordable housing with critical healthcare services, addressing both the housing and healthcare needs of the local community.
| | Congratulations to Parents With a Plan as they celebrated the groundbreaking for Thrive Red Bank, a neuroinclusive apartment building. The three-story, 34,000-square-foot residential building will provide 32 one-bedroom apartments for independent living, with the first floor dedicated to amenities such as a shared community engagement space, a teaching kitchen, health and wellness space, a sensory space, and more. | | August Member Meeting Recap | | |
Thank you to the over 45 SHA members who attended our August 6th Member Meeting and to our expert guest speakers for covering important and timely subjects including:
- Linlin Liang, Principal Associate, Housing Policy Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts discussed ways that unused corporate spaces could be repurposed for residential co-home opportunities.
- Beth Barnhard, General Counsel, Office of the NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman reviewed how to work with the team to protect individuals in long-term care settingsI and highlighted how Choose Home NJ/MFP identifies people who wish to leave nursing homes with HCBS.
- Juliette Palmer, Regulatory Intelligence Analyst and Travis Gravengaard, Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Radicle Health gave an update on Federal impacts on Medicaid and a preview of the new toolkit launching in September.
- Lorna Runkle, President/CEO, Act-Cess USA, Inc. briefed attendees on available training opportunities through NJ Dept. of Labor (DOL).
These meetings are a benefit of SHA membership. Want to join SHA and get access to great topics like these? Email Joseph Christensen to learn more.
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SHA Welcomes New &
Returning Members in 2025
| | SHA Conference Sponsor, Ad, and Exhibit Opportunities | | |
SHA returns to The Palace for our 27th annual conference
and you'll find familiar and popular features including:
- A Spacious and Engaging Conference Venue
- Keynote Address, Excellent Presenters, & Insightful Workshops
- Networking and Sponsor Opportunities Throughout the Day
- Reach a Wide Audience in the Supportive Housing Community
Share a shout out or boost your brand to 350+ attendees with these great opportunities!
Click here for Sponsor, Ad, and Exhibitor Information.
With gratitude, SHA recognizes our 2025 Conference sponsors and all this year's supporters!
| | Federal Challenges and Housing Legislation | | The homelessness and housing fields are feeling the effects of major federal actions. The U.S. Department of Justice issued new guidance threatening DEI efforts, the SOAR Technical Assistance Center will shut down this month, and a rare bipartisan housing bill is advancing in the U.S. Senate. The Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act was recently approved by the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee with full bipartisan support. This is the Senate committee that works most on legislation specifically related to housing and homelessness. This is the first significant federal housing legislation being seriously considered by Congress in almost a decade. Read more about these updates shared by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. | | |
Report on State Projects Funded by
the National Housing Trust Fund in 2020
| | NLIHC has issued a new report, The National Housing Trust Fund: A Summary of 2020 State Projects. Part of NLIHC’s effort to document the impact of the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF), the report summarizes how each state and the District of Columbia awarded $323 million allocated in 2020 by the HTF. New Jersey had nine projects supported with funding to create 25 unites of housing. | | Funding from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey | | |
Support is available from The Horizon Foundation for evidence-based programs that connect individuals to information and resources to reduce health disparities, improve health equity and address social determinants of health. Grants range: $10,000 - $50,000. Request for Proposals available through September 9, 2025.
Programs should be facilitated by health professionals such as:
- Community Health Workers
- Case Managers
- Certified Peer Specialists
- Nurses
- Patient Navigators
- Social Workers
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Survey of Development
Professionals from NJ OFBI
| | The NJ Office of Faith Based Initiatives (NJ OFBI) is interested in organizing development professionals (developers, architects, interior designers) to facilitate communication regarding faith-based opportunities as they arise. The projects range in size and scope covering the entire State of New Jersey. If you’d like to be included please complete the survey linked here. NJ OFBI plans to share the information with interested parties that want to move forward with their sustainable development projects. | | Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Affordable Housing | | The New Jersey Chapter of the Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) is interested to learn what topics on artificial intelligence are affecting the affordable housing sector as they launch a new learning series. Help shape the discussion and the series by answering a short survey on the topics that are most important to you. | | New Report Clarifies the Nation’s Housing Shortage | | The Urban Institute recently released a report that aims to clarify the extent of the national housing shortage by analyzing the supply deficits at the local level. Researchers summarize the most prominent estimates of the nation’s housing shortage, which, due to varying methodologies, range from no shortage to 7.1 million homes. While the Urban Institute estimates a shortage of nearly two million homes, the report argues that having a better understanding of the discrete aspects of local housing markets is more critical than settling on a nationwide estimate. | | |
Leveraging Grant-Funded Training
to Strengthen Your Workforce
An Opportunity from SHA Member Act-Cess USA, Inc.
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How can you find the time, funding, and support to train your staff?
The NJ Department of Labor’s Upskill Training Grant Program may be the solution. This grant-funded program covers the full cost of training on mission-critical topics you choose, delivered by top-rated trainers. SHA member Act-Cess USA, Inc. is available to guide you every step of the way—from identifying your training priorities to applying for and managing the grant. Training is accessible, practical, and free of charge, including CE credits for licensed professionals. Some of SHA's members have already benefited from this opportunity, including Community Access Unlimited.
The NJDOL is expected to release the new grant cycle shortly, with applications likely due in October. Approved training could begin as early as January 2026.
Next Steps:
Contact Kate Kelly at SHA at kate.kelly@shanj.org within the next two weeks. SHA will connect you with ACT-Cess, who will:
- Help assess your training needs and create a customized plan
- Handle the grant application process with minimal effort on your part
- Maximize your chance of success in securing funding
| | Workforce Training for New Behavioral Health Staff | | |
The Workforce Training for New Behavioral Health Staff Online Course is free to the public. This course introduces foundational concepts for behavioral healthcare workers supporting people experiencing homelessness with serious mental illness or substance use disorder. The course encourages building trust, respecting individual experiences, and providing compassionate, professional care to improve behavioral health outcomes and overall stability for those in need. The training covers core responsibilities, administrative tasks, communication skills, documentation, and ethical decision-making.
Key Topics in the Course:
- Behavioral Health Fundamentals
- Day-to-Day Operations: How to Do My Job
- Collaboration, Boundaries, and Ethics
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has accredited this course for 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs). The course has three chapters, each with articles and opportunities to apply knowledge through journaling. Participants can work at their own pace, starting and stopping as they wish.
| | New Jersey Legislative Disability Caucus Recap | | This discussion spotlighted how assistive technology and remote supports—from voice-activated home systems and mobility aids to augmentative communication devices, wearable health monitors, and AI-powered tools—are transforming the lives of people with disabilities across New Jersey. Presenters from disability organizations shared how these innovations are helping caregivers and providers improve the delivery of services while also helping individuals with disabilities live more independently. | | |
Youth Experiencing Homelessness and
Serious Emotional Disturbance
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August 11, 1:00-2:30pm ET
This webinar will feature speakers representing research, clinical practice, and non-profit work with homeless and at-risk youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). The talk and following Q&A session will review topics such as effective practices, special considerations, and available resources for homeless youth with SED with a general audience in mind.
Click here to register for the session.
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Behavioral Health Services for Individuals
with IDD and Behavioral Challenges
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August 12, 12:00 - 1:30pm ET
As part of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, (DMHAS) Mind the Gap Webinar Series, there will be a webinar of particular interest to professionals who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Click here to register for the webinar.
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Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights:
Strategies to Overcome Barriers
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September 2, 2025 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET | Zoom
For Black individuals with disabilities, systemic barriers can present unique challenges in securing equal opportunities and exercising fundamental rights. This webinar will delve into the legal landscape of civil and disability rights, highlighting key legislation and protections. Participants will learn advocacy strategies to overcome obstacles, ranging from self-advocacy and community organizing to legal recourse and policy engagement.
Click here to register for this event.
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Exploring Institutional Investment
in Multifamily Affordable Housing
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September 15, 2025 | 2:30 pm ET
Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York, NY
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an in-person event on Monday, September 15, at 2:30 pm ET, which will explore the role of institutional investors in the multifamily affordable housing market. Investors and multifamily affordable housing experts will participate in panel discussions about the challenges and opportunities that currently exist with private investment for affordable housing for low- to moderate-income renters.
| | NAEH Virtual Capitol Hill Day - September 17, 2025 | | |
The Alliance’s Virtual Capitol Hill Day is your chance to speak directly with Members of Congress about the policies and funding decisions that impact homelessness in your community.
Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or joining for the first time, this is a critical opportunity to connect with lawmakers, share local stories, and push for proven solutions.
| | Save the Date - Fall LIHTC Training Oct 22-24, 2025 | | |
October 22nd, 23rd & 24th (9am - 4:15pm daily)
Hilton Garden Inn - 800 US Hwy 130, Hamilton, NJ 08691
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency is sponsoring a 3-day LIHTC Course on October 22-24, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton, NJ. Attendance is strongly suggested for those who are new to the Tax Credit Program. LIHTC A.C.E. Exam: Online only - link will be provided at registration
Event Fees - Tax Credit Course Only: $699 | Online registration to follow
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