*SAVE THE DATE* UNDER ONE ROOF 2023 COMING OCTOBER 20 TO THE HYATT IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Hundreds of community development leaders, housing advocates and policy makers convened in-person for the first time since the onset of the pandemic on Friday, October 21, to discuss investments, policies and best practices to help HouseNJ and strengthen NJ communities. Organized by the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network), Under One Roof: The Network’s Annual Community Development Conference and Membership Meeting included topical workshops, awards for municipalities engaged in housing development, the presentation of the Community Development Champion Award to the Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz (D-29) and a lifetime achievement presentation to retired Senator Ronald L. Rice.Click here to learn more.
Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz Accepts the 2022 Community Development Champion Award
NJ Department of Community Affairs Chief of Staff Kimberly Holmes Delivers Remarks
The Honorable Sheila Oliver,NJ Lieutenant Governor & Department of Community Affairs Commissioner
Melanie Walter,NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency Executive Director
2022 Board of Directors Elections: • Laura Rodgers, Chief Impact Officer for Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
Awards Presentation: • Assemblyman Jerry Green Legacy Award: The Honorable Ronald L. Rice • Community Development Champion: The Honorable M. Teresa Ruiz • Hall of Heroes Inductee: Connie Mercer
Spreading the Canvas: Expanding Art Further into Community Development Weaving the arts into our neighborhoods and development projects
Building Strong Communities: Learn About State and Federal Investments Available to Support Your Development Projects Learn about funding available for your projects and how to apply
Protecting Personal Identifiable Information (PII): A Training for HUD Certified Housing Counselors For housing counselors to meet HUD confidentiality requirements
Land Acquisition: Building and Maintaining Community Wealth A deep dive into vacant and abandoned property tools
JumpStart: Catch a Preview of HCDNNJ’s NEW Housing Development Training Program A training program to help get your projects off the ground
Eviction Prevention: Tools to Keep Tenants Safely in their Homes Get more information on the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program and how it's being used to protect tenants
Winning Strategies: 2022 Under One Roof Award Winners Hear from the experts bringing their projects to life
NJ’s New Lead Rental Inspection Law: Funding and Training Opportunities to Get the Lead Out Find out how to take advantage of new opportunities to get rid of toxic lead
Community Investment Advisory Board (CDIA): Affinity Group (Workshop By Invitation) A forum for community development banking partners
House NJ: Policies on the Agenda to Ensure Affordable and Stable Homes for All A public policy preview from state and federal representatives
1:00pm – 3:30pm Lunch & Afternoon Session
Plenary:Advancing Racial Equity Starts at Home: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Community Development Sector
Awards Presentation: Allie Ries, Regional Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer for M&T Bank
Outstanding Municipal Partners:
New Development: City of Newark & City of Bridgeton
Neighborhood Revitalization: Burlington City
Healthy Homes: City of Newark
Outstanding Community Partners: Roxbury High School
Outstanding National Housing Trust Fund Award: Triple C Housing
Exceptional Community Partner: NJ Center for Nonprofits