Thriving Together: The Economic Impact of NJ's CDCs at 30 Years
NJ Nonprofit Community Developers Contribute Nearly $2 Billion in Economic Impact  

Also at the event, the Network unveiled “Thriving Together,” its report on the economic impact of NJ’s nonprofit community development sector over the last five years. This is an update to an earlier report showing a $12 billion impact from 1989-2014. According to the new report, the community development sector generated $2 million for the state’s economy by creating affordable homes, jobs, and businesses as well as putting vacant and abandoned properties back on local tax rolls. Read More



Headlines for October 16

Governor Hasn’t Given Up on Plan for a Public Bank in New Jersey

State Officials Confirm Minimum Wage on Track to Reach $11 at Start of 2020

Black households can afford just 25% of homes for sale, down from 39% in 2012

 

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Until We Meet Again….at Under One Roof!
By Melissa Lindley - October 8, 2019

The Network staff congratulates former Network Board of Directors member Connie Mercer on being selected as the 2019 recipient of the State’s Housing and Economic Development Hall of Fame Award. Connie has made tremendous contributions to NJ’s community development field and she has touched the lives of countless families in Mercer County. 

 

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