Healthy Homes and Communities Summit
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10am-12pm via Zoom
Registration: $25 for Members | $50 for Non Members
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Housing is health! Environmental factors as well as racial and economic disparities have an irreparable impact on these basic human needs. Join us for this year's virtual Summit for thoughtful discussion, information, and resources to help create healthy homes and communities for all NJ residents. Complete agenda and presenters to be announced soon. In the meantime, here is just some of what's in store:

A Clean Slate: Ensuring Habitability for New Jersey Residents
Habitability remains an essential piece of a home being safe and healthy for the residents that live within it. As historic and emerging social determinants of health continue to impact low-to-moderate income residents it is more important than ever to ensure that those living within homes facing habitability issues are aware of their rights, and what options are possible to strengthen them. Network members and allies will detail priority legislation currently proposed around unit habitability, in addition to on-the-ground successes that have allowed their follow community members to live in a safe, healthy, and affordable home.

From Pilot to Policy: The Future of Code Red in New Jersey
New Jersey’s upcoming Code Red Pilot Program will launch in five counties, marking a critical step in strengthening homelessness prevention and crisis response systems. This session will break down what communities can expect during implementation, how case management systems may evolve, and where operational challenges are likely to arise. Experts in homelessness prevention and case management will share insights on improving the proposed framework, identifying gaps, and preparing for real-world application. Participants will also explore strategies for evaluating the pilot, shaping improvements, and building advocacy momentum toward a permanent, statewide Code Red program.

Power & Profit: The Impact of AI Data Centers in Our Communities
As AI data centers rapidly expand across the country, communities are grappling with the local impacts of massive energy demand, water usage, land development, and infrastructure strain. For low- and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods, these projects raise urgent questions about environmental justice, equity, and long-term community sustainability. This session will explore community-level efforts to shape or challenge data center development, featuring perspectives from local organizers, statewide advocates, and government officials. Participants will learn what tools and resources exist to help communities understand proposed projects, weigh in effectively, and advocate for equitable outcomes. We’ll also examine what this emerging industry means for the future of energy efficiency, housing stability, and environmental justice organizing.