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The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is a statewide association of more than 250 affordable housing and community development corporations, individuals and other organizations that support the creation of housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans.
S.1 Vote Delayed
Instead, the Committee will hear testimony and discuss the issues and they note that "they want to make sure that things get done right" and that it's important to have and consider input on this topic. Read Network's testimony by Staci Berger. Lesniak and Christie administration are still pushing hard to pass S.1 by the end of June. For more details, see the article in today's Courier Post at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100617/NEWS01/6170347
TD Charitable Foundation Special Grants Programs Housing for Everyone Grant Competition Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 5, 2010 through Friday, September 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A total of $1.7 million will be awarded in 2010 to local non-profit organizations that make a meaningful difference in meeting the affordable housing needs in their communities. The theme of this year's competition is Capital Improvements for Affordable Housing. These initiatives must focus on preserving and improving housing units for low- and moderate-income families or individuals. Learn more about the 2010 Housing for Everyone Grant Competition and how to apply. See the list of the 2009 Housing for Everyone Grant Competition recipients. Non-Profit Training Resource Fund Grants A total of $150,000 will be awarded in 2010 to eligible community-based organizations for employees to attend approved classes/courses that will enhance their job performance. Learn more about the fund and how to apply.
Save NJ's Affordable Housing Trust Fund! Visit our Save the Trust Fund page to learn how Governor Christie plans to cut funding for vital housing and community development programs, and how you can help in the effort to preserve these funds and programs.
Interactive Mortgage Lending Matrix As a service to our members, the Network has compiled a Mortgage Lending Matrix - a list of lenders who are currently providing affordable loans with terms that allow deed restrictions for their buyers.
Rents still out of reach for many New Jerseyans Network on April 21 released the New Jersey data nfrom the National Low Income Housing. Coalition's annual Out of Reach report on the status of rental housing in the United States. New Jersey is the fifth toughest state for a household to afford to rent a home. See a news article, a press release and Diane Sterner's blog on the issue, the NJ data (in 1, 2 and 3 documents) and the national report. See also video of the press conference featuring the stories of several people victimized by the current high cost of rentals.
New Funds from a Familiar Source The Federal Home Loan Banks Affordable Housing Program made over $29 million available in its 2010 A round for the New York/New Jersey region, and anticipates making at least as much available for the 2010 B round. This is the most money the program has ever made available. The per-unit limit is $20,000. Applications for the next round are due September 17, with electronic submissions due September 22. Visit this site for more information.
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Center for Housing Policy announces Paycheck to Paycheck 2010
Obama Administration’s HUD budget outline for FY11 The National Low Income Housing Coalition, of which the Network is a state partner, has issued a statement on the proposed HUD budget.
Thank you all for celebrating our 20th Anniversary with us, and to our sponsors for making our event a big success. See a slideshow of the evening. |
