The Network combines outstanding education and capacity-building programs with targeted public policy advocacy to make sure CDCs have both the technical and financial support necessary to rejuvenate neighborhoods and help residents improve their lives. Since its creation in 1989, the Network has been putting in place the building blocks needed for neighborhood revitalization and community building work to thrive in New Jersey. To assist our members in the field and on the ground, we provide a variety of flexible, responsive technical assistance to assist our members in meeting today’s challenges, to help ensure their sustainability, and to plan for the future. We support our members in planning and executing  projects, and assisting with their organizational development needs. Network members can consistently access affordable workshops  on new funding resources and programmatic or legislative tools. Staff works with our members in articulating new needs for community development resources and, when such resources are in place other successful public policy campaigns, we provide additional supports to member CDCs to use these new resources effectively. The Network has been a HUD CHDO TA provider for 13 years.

See Milestones for programs the Network was instrumental in creating.  Members can also access Funding Opportunities for information on new programs and funding deadlines.