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In this Week's Edition
News
Trump Administration Proposes
a Drastic Cut in Housing Grants
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400+ Gather to Learn, Network, and
Engage at 27th Annual NJ
Supportive Housing Conference
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Tell State Leaders to Fund
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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150+ Organizations Urge Gov.-Elect Sherrill
to Take Bold Action on Housing
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Omnibus Eviction and Homelessness Prevention & Technical Assistance Webinar
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NJHMFA Trailing Documents Reminders
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NJ Dept of Labor Grant to Train
Women and Minorities in Construction Trades
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Bridge Project Financial
Support During Pregnancy
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Inclusive Community Advocacy Council
Seeks Members to Join
Apply by Friday, November 21st
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DCA Podcast Episode 4:
Bringing Veterans Home
Resources & Events
State Transition Webinar
Looking to Growth and Opportunity
December 2, 2025
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DCM Center for Nonprofit Board
Governance and Leadership Webinar Series
December 3, 2025
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2025 Enterprise Faith-Based
Development Initiative Summit
December 4, 2025
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FUSE 20th Anniversary Symposium:
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
December 9, 2025
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Protecting Care: What New Jersey
Advocates Need to Know About H.R. 1
December 11, 2025
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SHA Member Events
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Developers Meeting
December 8 | Virtual
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SHA Member Meeting
February 4, 2026
Annual Meeting
Virtual
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Community Events
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NJ YMCA State Alliance
Culture of Health Conference
Registration Open
December 9, 2025
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NLIHC Housing
Policy Forum
Registration Open
March10-13, 2026
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Save the Date
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LeadingAge NJ & DE
Changemakers Conference
June 16-18, 2026
Workshop Proposals Due
by December 15, 2025
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SHAre Layout Update - Scroll down for:
SHA Job Board
Housing Opportunities
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The Alpert Group recently lead a groundbreaking of the Township of Neptune Housing Authority’s site. Construction will include a 3-story apartment building, consisting of 70 affordable housing units, storm water management measures, onsite parking lot, and associated grading.
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Congratulations to Kathleen Hinnigan-Cohen who now leads as the new CEO of The Arc of Essex County! Kathy has more than 30 years of experience with The Arc of Essex County and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.
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SHA Welcomes New &
Returning Members in 2025
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Trump Administration Proposes
a Drastic Cut in Housing Grants
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The Trump administration has issued plans for a wholesale shift in homelessness policy that would slash support for long-term housing programs, and critics say it could quickly place as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of returning to the streets. Pivoting from housing aid, the administration’s approach shifts billions to short-term programs that impose work rules, help the police dismantle encampments, and require the homeless to accept treatment for mental illness or addiction.
The shift, the most consequential in a generation, is detailed in a 128-page notice from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, that will govern more than $3.9 billion in Continuum of Care funds, the main source of federal money for homelessness. With the anticipated HUD Continuum of Care program changes, it is expected that NJ will potentially lose $34 million in CoC funding, the main source of federal funding to end homelessness. This means that over 1,500 households would lose their housing and become homeless again.
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From our national partners, the National Low Income Housing Coalition & National Alliance to End Homelessness:
With a continuing resolution (CR) in place through January 30, Congress is working to finalize a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget for HUD programs as soon as possible.
The final HUD budget must fully fund all housing vouchers, including Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), to ensure no household loses assistance. Congress should also prevent changes to the Continuum of Care (CoC) funding process that would cause over 170,000 people who have experienced homelessness to lose stable housing support.
Take action today!
Tell Congress to stop HUD’s CoC NOFO changes
To learn more, read coverage in the New York Times, Politico, and NPR.
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400+ Gather to Learn, Network, and Engage at
27th Annual NJ Supportive Housing Conference
| | Thank you to all who attended last week's annual conference. The many sponsors, speakers, presenters, exhibitors, attendees, and volunteers involved all contributed to making this year's event such a success! It was wonderful to see many familiar and new community members gather to share information and celebrate progress we have made over the previous year. Details will follow with photos from the event and presentations from our speakers, all of which will be found at shanj.org/conference-2025/. From 12 insightful workshops and our guest speakers including NJ DHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman and keynote speaker Sarah Brundage, President and CEO of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, SHA stands ready to address the ongoing challenges. The conference fortifies our work to ensure the needed housing and services so that all people will have access to safe, affordable, and accessible homes in the communities of their choice. | | Tell State Leaders to Fund Affordable Housing Trust Fund | | |
150+ Organizations Urge Gov.-Elect Sherrill
to Take Bold Action on Housing
| | A broad coalition of 158 housing, civil rights, economic policy, social service, public health, and faith-based organizations sent a letter to Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill urging her to make addressing New Jersey’s housing crisis — an issue she highlighted repeatedly during her successful campaign — a top priority of her administration. SHA member Fair Share Housing Center organized this letter. The letter calls on Governor-Elect Sherrill to strengthen New Jersey’s affordable housing framework by expanding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, dedicating new revenue to preserve and build affordable homes, and advancing zoning reforms that allow for a greater variety of housing options across the state. | | Omnibus Eviction and Homelessness Prevention
& Technical Assistance Webinar | | |
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), through the Office of Eviction Prevention (OEP) and the Office of Homelessness Prevention (OHP), announced the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Omnibus Eviction & Homelessness Prevention (OEHP) program for State Fiscal Year 2026 (SFY26).
This program consolidates two critical state appropriations:
● Comprehensive Eviction Defense and Diversion (CEDD) program
● Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), authorized pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:41.
The dual goals of OEHP are:
- To prevent displacement and eviction at scale through legal intervention, mediation, arrears assistance, and resource navigation.
- To reduce inflows into homelessness by ensuring that households experiencing eviction or eviction-like proceedings have access to comprehensive services that stabilize or relocate them into safe, permanent housing.
Join the upcoming Technical Assistance (TA) Webinar for the Omnibus Eviction & Homelessness Prevention (OEHP) program.
Friday, November 21, 2025 | Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Microsoft Teams Webinar – Click Here to Register
| | NJHMFA Trailing Documents Reminders | | |
NJHMFA requires receipt of trailing documents within 90 calendar days of purchase. It is the Lender's responsibility to manage this requirement along with their title companies and recorder's offices.
Upload all trailing documents to the NJ Lender Portal and overnight any originals. NJHMFA policy requires the original trailing documents. If the original document is unavailable, the Agency may accept copies of the trailing documents to clear the outstanding requirement, provided that all applicable recording information is included. Uploading and/or emailing will ensure documents are reviewed within 48 hrs. If you are unable to access the portal, email the documents with the NJHMFA loan number to: trailingdocs@njhmfa.gov.
For NJ Lender Portal access or issues contact: SFlenders@njhmfa.gov.
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NJ Dept of Labor Grant to Train
Women and Minorities in Construction Trades
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The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Office of Apprenticeship announced $2.5 million in funding through the New Jersey Builder’s Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minorities in Construction Trades grant program to support the training of minority and women residents. The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program seeks to eliminate economic barriers associated with investing in skills training and work readiness and connect minority populations and women to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry.
Letter of Intent Deadline: December 5, 2025 by 12pm
Application Deadline: December 12, 2025, by 12pm
| | Bridge Project Financial Support During Pregnancy | | |
The Bridge Project is an unconditional cash transfer program for pregnant moms. Selected mothers will receive consistent cash, no strings attached, for three years. If you are selected to join the program, you will be asked to verify your due date, income, and location.
All applicants must:
- Live in one of the following cities (Trenton, Paterson, or Newark) or counties (Gloucester, Salem, or Cumberland)
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be at most 23 weeks pregnant
- Make less than $44,000 annually
Click here to apply for New Jersey in the above mentioned areas.
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Inclusive Community Advocacy Council
Seeks Members to Join
| | DCA Podcast Episode 4: Bringing Veterans Home | | |
In this episode, DCA Chief of Staff Kia King sits down with DCA Assistant Commissioner Janel Winter, DCA Office of Homelessness Prevention Director Michael Callahan, and New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner Vincent Solomeno for a powerful discussion about “Bringing Veterans Home,” a new program dedicated to ending veteran homelessness — and why this initiative matters for communities across New Jersey. Know a veteran in your community who needs support?
Click here to watch this episode.
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State Transition Webinar
Looking to Growth and Opportunity
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Dec 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET | Zoom
As New Jersey welcomes a new gubernatorial administration and incoming class of legislators, join SHA member VOA-NNJ for a discussion on recommendations for shaping the state’s next chapter. Together, we’ll explore strategies to strengthen key partnerships and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Click here to register for the webinar.
| | DCM Center for Nonprofit Board
Governance and Leadership Webinar Series | | |
2025 Enterprise Faith-Based
Development Initiative Summit
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Getting it Done: Projects, Policy and Perspectives from the Field
December 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Heading into its 20th year, the Enterprise Faith-Based Development InitiativeSM continues to harness the power of faith communities to create and preserve affordable housing and community assets nationwide. This year’s summit brings together developers, clergy, policymakers, and advocates to spotlight real-world lessons from faith-based development projects, while offering tools, insights, and inspiration to strengthen this growing movement. Summit sessions include: State and local policy updates exploring the latest opportunities and challenges for faith-based development. More information on panelists and the summit agenda coming soon! Enterprise Community Partners is a SHA member.
Click here to register.
Interested in this topic? SHA Members recently enjoyed a presentation by Dr. Nadia Mian at October's Member Meeting discussing Houses of Worship Responding to the Affordable Housing Crisis.
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New Jersey YMCA State Alliance
12th Annual Culture Of Health Conference
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December 9, 2025
The Culture of Health Conference is one of New Jersey’s largest annual convenings of state and local public health leaders, practitioners, and changemakers. Achieving health equity follows the principle that all community members should be provided a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health, while ensuring that systemic barriers and disparities are addressed.
Make sure to check out the session NJ's Mount Laurel Framework: Advancing Health Through Affordable Housing Policy with SHA Executive Director, Kate Kelly, and SHA members Taiisa Kelly, CEO of Monarch Housing Associates, and Al-Tariq Witcher
Managing Director of External Affairs, Fair Share Housing Center.
Click here to register for the conference.
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FUSE 20th Anniversary Symposium:
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
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December 9, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM ET
Join SHA member CSH for a virtual symposium celebrating 20 years of the transformative impact of CSH FUSE (Frequently Used Systems Engagement), a groundbreaking initiative that has helped more than 3,000 individuals break the cycle of homelessness by connecting them to stable housing and supportive services. This celebratory event will feature a panel of partners who have successfully implemented FUSE in their communities. They will share insights, lessons learned, and the lasting impact the program has had on individuals and systems.
Click here to learn more and register.
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Protecting Care: What New Jersey
Advocates Need to Know About H.R. 1
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Thursday, December 11th
2pm - 3:15pm ET
Experts from the Garden State Coalition for Care will provide a high-level overview of H.R. 1, outlining its origins, major provisions, and its direct and indirect impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, and their caregivers. The presentation will highlight how funding restrictions and new administrative requirements could limit access to optional Medicaid services, including services that support people remaining in their homes and communities.
Speakers will also examine implications for the Medicaid expansion population, including work requirements, eligibility redeterminations, and cost sharing provisions. The presentation will conclude with state-level strategies and advocacy opportunities to protect access to care, followed by time for Q&A. This webinar is created specifically for advocates. There will be a second webinar in the new year on H.R.1 with content geared towards individuals and families.
Click here to register for the webinar.
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