In this Week's Edition
News
SHA Developers Meeting - July 11, 2022
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SHA Releases Toolkit For Municipalities
New Resource To Enhance Inclusion Statewide
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NAEH Creates Resource Guide For
HUD Unsheltered/Rural NOFO Applications
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Grant Opportunity: Promoting
Equitable Access to Language
Services in Health and Human Services
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ICYMI: DCA Opening Waiting List
On July 11 For State
Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
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Enterprise Explores Legislative Proposals
In Housing Supply Action Plan
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Justice In Aging To Host Webinar
& Review New Jersey Home and Community-Based Services For Older Adults
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Long Term Care Ombudsman
Clarification Regarding LGBTQI / HIV+
Training for LTC Facilities
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FHLBNY Accepting Nominations
For Affordable Housing Advisory Council
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HUD Exchange New Resource
Disability Information and Access Line
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DCM Associates Offering
Free Webinar For Non-Profits &
New Leadership Certificate Training Program
Resources & Virtual Forums
Partners4Housing Webinar For Families
July 12, 2022
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Art of the Possible: Using ARPA Funds
to Advance Child Wellbeing Through Housing
July 13, 2022
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CAU Live Event:
How to Access Assistance Programs
July 14, 2022 | Elizabeth, NJ
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Next SHA
Developers Meeting
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Next SHA
Members Meeting
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Community Health
Law Project
September 15, 2022
The Wilshire | West Orange
Honoring
Harold B. Garwin, Esq.
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NJ Governor's Conference
on Housing & Economic Development
Sept 29-30, Atlantic City
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SHA Conference Save The Date!
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Friday, November 4, 2022
The Palace at Somerset Park
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Monday, July 11, 2022 1-3 PM/ET
Members can join us on Monday, July 11, 2022 for a virtual meeting of our Developers Group.
Meeting Discussion:
Join us as we welcome our partner Fair Share Housing Center to the table. The discussion will include the status of municipal settlements, the types of housing projects on the horizon and the impact of the planned state investments in housing.
Guest Speaker:
Josh Bauers
Staff Attorney, air Share Housing Center
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SHA Welcomes New & Returning
Members In 2022
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SHA Conference Save The Date! | Workshop RFPs
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Friday, November 4, 2022
The Palace at Somerset Park | 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ
Join the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey as we mark our 24th Annual Supportive Housing Conference on November 4, 2022. As we prepare for Breaking New Ground, Growing Opportunities, we are seeking workshop submissions that express the diversity of ideas and advances made over the last year in New Jersey's supportive housing community.
Your knowledge and workshop proposals help make our annual conference a success! Get the word out to hundreds of attendees and share the latest updates affecting supportive housing with our statewide community.
Got a ground-breaking workshop or
insights on growing housing opportunities?
Proposals are due by end of day on Friday, July 29, 2022, via email.
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SHA Releases Toolkit For Municipalities
New Resource To Enhance Inclusion Statewide
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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ: Yesterday, the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) released its Integrated Community Project (ICP) Toolkit For Municipalities. This new digital resource is designed to help local communities to increase their community involvement for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, mental illness, in substance abuse recovery, who are aging, and/or who have experienced homelessness. SHA has compiled a comprehensive set of resources, best practices, and strategies for municipalities and community leaders to better engage people with disabilities and barriers in every aspect of community life.
A press release about the Toolkit is available for download from the SHA website. Advocates, families, individuals, and anyone working across the state in municipal governments are encouraged to review the Toolkit and share it widely within their communities. The information within the Toolkit can help engage our diverse communities with inclusive and strategic planning and enhance quality of life for all of our neighbors in New Jersey.
"SHA is so very proud to release our Toolkit for Municipalities," said Diane Riley, Executive Director, Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey. "We know that the resources available will help broaden the conversation around inclusion while at the same time, give our city and town leaders the tools that will help them involve more people with a variety of barriers in the life of their communities. While the Toolkit is the end result of this 18-month journey in development, it is just the beginning of the changes that it will help achieve."
If you'd like more information and/or have questions about the Toolkit, please contact Kate Kelly, Integrated Community Project Manager at kate.kelly@shanj.org
This initiative was funded by an Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant
from the Division of Disability Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services.
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NAEH Creates Resource Guide For
HUD Unsheltered/Rural NOFO Applications
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness has prepared guidance for communities to consider when applying for HUD’s Special NOFO to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness. This one-time supplemental NOFO makes $322 million available to help communities address unsheltered and rural homelessness and is an opportunity for communities to reverse course on punitive approaches and invest in evidence-based solutions. The following resources are intended to summarize the application process, policy priorities, scoring criteria, and other key factors that will be central to a successful application. Potential applicants should review the full notice for important details.
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Grant Opportunity: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services
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Applications due July 15, 2022, 6 PM ET
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) and the Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are seeking applications from public and non-profit private entities. Successful applicants will serve as demonstration sites that identify and implement innovative strategies to enhance language access services through policy development and implementation; technology utilization; education for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP); and education for providers, including medical support staff.
Award Amount: $300,000 to $375,000
Estimated Total: $3,000,000
This initiative aligns with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, E.O. 13166 Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It also supports objectives of HHS’s Strategic Plan FY 2018–2022 and Healthy People 2030.
OMH is dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities. Through its demonstration projects, OMH supports the identification of effective approaches for improving health outcomes with the ultimate goal of promoting dissemination and sustainability of these approaches.
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ICYMI: DCA Opening Waiting List On July 11 For
State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)
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SRAP is a state-funded program that provides housing subsidies to very low-income New Jersey residents for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Persons applying must meet all applicable SRAP income and eligibility requirements. A total of 4,000 households will be selected through a lottery system to be added to the waiting lists.
1,000 senior households will be included among the 4,000 selected by lottery.
Only one (1) SRAP pre-application per household will be accepted. Only New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for SRAP assistance.
SRAP pre-applications can be submitted ONLINE with the use of a personal computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet by going on-line at https://www.WaitlistCheck.com/NJ559. No pre-applications will be accepted at the Agency.
The open enrollment period is Monday, JULY 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to Friday, JULY 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Enterprise Explores Legislative Proposals
In Housing Supply Action Plan
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A new blog post from Ahmad Abu-Khalaf, senior research analyst with Enterprise Community Partners, explores the legislative proposals in the Housing Supply Action Plan that would incentivize state- and local-level zoning reform efforts that aim to ease regulatory barriers to housing production. The plan calls on Congress to pass the Unlocking Possibilities program, a proposal that would enact a new $1.75 billion HUD-led competitive grant program to incentivize and help state and local jurisdictions eliminate regulatory barriers to affordable housing production, as well as the federal Housing Supply Fund program, a mandatory spending proposal that would provide $10 billion in HUD-administered grants to reward states and localities that have already made zoning reforms. The blog post opines that the success of these proposals in boosting state- and local-level zoning reform efforts to an extent that would have a significant positive impact on our housing supply and affordability challenges will rely on several factors and approaches in the program design phase. These factors include desirability of and demand for funding; extent of zoning reforms incentivized by federal funding; and realistic definitions and measures of success.
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Justice In Aging To Host Webinar & Review New Jersey
Home and Community-Based Services For Older Adults
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Justice in Aging has completed a very informative analysis of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) infrastructure for older adults in our state and will be presenting their findings in an upcoming webinar. Their paper includes important recommendations that will have a significant impact on work in the field of aging and disability services and supports. Advocates hope to build on these recommendations and work to attain the improvements needed to equitably support older adults and those with disabilities aging in communities in NJ – through joint advocacy and collaboration.
Please join Justice in Aging on August 4, 2022 at 11:00 ET for a webinar presentation discussing their recently released paper, Building an Equitable Medicaid HCBS Infrastructure in New Jersey for Older Adults. Justice in Aging will provide a brief overview of New Jersey’s Medicaid HCBS infrastructure for older adults, identify where there are opportunities to advance equity in the HCBS infrastructure, and discuss recommendations to leverage those opportunities to build an equitable HCBS infrastructure. There will be ample time for discussion throughout the webinar presentation.
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Long Term Care Ombudsman
Clarification Regarding LGBTQI / HIV+
Training for LTC Facilities
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The NJ Department of Health, Office of Long-Term Care Resiliency, and the NJ Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman want to ensure that long term care (LTC) providers understand the training requirements in the LGBTQ / HIV+ Bill of Rights legislation passed last year, specifically that all staff are required to be trained by September 2022, and that the facility’s first two designees to receive training cannot, in turn, train all other staff.
Under the law, two designated staff members from each LTC facility were required to receive LGBTQI / HIV+ training by March 2022, and all remaining staff must be trained by September 2022. The trainer must be “an entity that has demonstrated expertise in identifying the legal, social, and medical challenges faced by, and in creating safe and affirming environments for, LGBTQI seniors and seniors living with HIV who reside in long-term care facilities in New Jersey.” (6)(c). This level of expertise applies to “the training required pursuant to this section,” which includes all of the facility’s training - both of the first two designees and of all other staff.
In recent weeks, some providers have asked the LTCO if the first two designated staff members may in turn train all other staff, using a “train the trainer” model. As explained above, this is not legally sufficient. And, as a practical matter, two staff members who have just trained on this sensitive, challenging and new (for many people) material cannot adequately train their peers.
Confusion may come from language in the law stating that the first two designees “shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the provisions of this act and shall develop a general training plan for the facility.” (6)(d)(1)(emphasis added). However, it is clear from the entire section that the “training plan” is about logistics and timing of training; the training itself must still be provided by experienced educators.
If your first two designees have yet to receive training, they should do so as soon as possible. If they have, you can think now about training the rest of the staff, which must be completed by September. There are several long-standing entities in New Jersey who are capable of providing in-depth LGBTQI / HIV+ education.
If you need any guidance about training requirements or training entities, you can reach out to the LTCO at 1-877-582-6995 or check out the LTCO resource page here.
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FHLBNY Accepting Nominations
For Affordable Housing Advisory Council
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") is now accepting nominations for the FHLBNY's Affordable Housing Advisory Council ("Advisory Council"). Nominations must be made by submitting a nomination form, along with the nominee's resume or biographical statement to the FHLBNY by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 5, 2022, to be considered. The results of the nomination process will be communicated by December 30, 2022.
The Advisory Council's role is to provide advice to FHLBNY's staff and the Housing Committee of the Board of Directors on ways in which the FHLBNY can better carry out its housing finance and community lending mission. On at least a quarterly basis, the Advisory Council meets with members of the Board of Directors and management.
The FHLBNY seeks to have balanced representation on the Advisory Council and will draw nominees from across the district (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and from a diverse range of community organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit, that are actively involved in providing or promoting low- and moderate-income housing within the district. Selected Advisory Council members are appointed by FHLBNY's Board to serve for terms of up to three years and may be re-appointed for additional terms, but not to exceed three consecutive three-year terms.
We are currently seeking to fill vacancies on the Advisory Council with representatives serving New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and Western New York areas. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated history of service in their respective communities; a solid understanding of national, state and local affordable housing and community development trends and best practices in community development; and expertise in a pertinent affordable housing-related field such as real estate development, residential or commercial lending, social/supportive services, and/or affordable housing policy. Employees of member financial institutions are not eligible to serve on the Advisory Council. Please take the time to submit a nomination of appropriate potential candidates who are willing and committed to advising the FHLBNY in meeting its housing and community development mission. If you have any questions about the Advisory Council or the nomination process, contact Neela Hanuman at Neela.Hanuman@fhlbny.com.
Advisory Council nominations may be submitted by clicking on the following link and entering the necessary information:
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HUD Exchange New Resource
Disability Information and Access Line
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Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL): DIAL helps people with disabilities access services for independent living. They can contact DIAL to find COVID-19 vaccine locations, make appointments, and arrange for transportation. Trained staff at DIAL can also help people with disabilities find services that help with health care benefits, financial assistance, housing, food, and can make referrals to local disability organizations. DIAL, operated as a collaboration between a consortium of organizations serving people with disabilities and USAging, is funded by the Administration for Community Living. For more information, watch this short informational video.
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DCM Associates Offering Free Webinar For Non-Profits &
New Leadership Certificate Training Program
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July 20, 2022 | 01:00 PM ET
DCM Associates is pleased to offer a free webinar, "The Four Pillars of Successful Nonprofit Leadership," to celebrate the launch of its brand-new Institute for Transformational Nonprofit Leadership Certificate program. This transformational nonprofit leadership executive training program is intended for current CEOs/executive directors, executive leadership team members, and emerging leaders who hope to become a CEO in the future.
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The Institute for Transformational Nonprofit Leadership Certificate program offers seven courses, taught virtually over three month, that will cover: Visionary Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Spirit, The ELT’s role in Philanthropy, Positive Brand Builder, Strategic Collaboration, Succession Planning, Inspirational Motivation - all taught by nationally recognized nonprofit leadership executives, coaches, authors, and search consultants.
Save on registration by August 1, 2022
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Resources & Virtual Forums
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Partners4Housing Webinar For Families
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | 4:00 PM EDT
There IS an alternative living solution for your Loved One. Join our free webinar and learn about creating a Shared Living Home. The journey toward home for your Loved One is challenging. Navigating the social service silos, finding suitable housing, choosing roommates, hiring caregivers; it can be daunting. That’s why we offer these free webinars, to help you begin to make sense of it all.
Each webinar begins with a short video that describes our services. Yet the real learning often happens after the video, when participants ask the tough questions about their real-life challenges. We all have different circumstances, needs and aspirations for our families. This open Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to start getting the answers you need.
Sign up for a webinar below, and bring us your burning questions. You’ll learn more about our Roommate Matching Pool, online Residential Assessment, and Consulting Services. We’ve helped hundreds of families find peace of mind, maximize their benefits and identify achievable steps to help their Loved One on their journey toward a shared living solution. We’d love to help your family too.
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Art of the Possible: Using ARPA Funds
to Advance Child Wellbeing Through Housing
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Hosted by CSH, Casey Family Programs, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, and Public Consulting Group, LLC
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET
CSH, Casey Family Programs, Chapin Hall, and Public Consulting Group, LLC are hosting this webinar for child welfare and housing professionals. The webinar will explore the intersection of housing and child welfare and how funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) can support family wellbeing and stability. Funds to support stable housing for families involved in child welfare or at risk of involvement are currently available – but some are expiring soon. A U.S. Department of Treasury representative will provide an overview of Emergency Rental Assistance, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and HOME ARP. Participants will learn about innovative ways jurisdictions use these funds alongside ideas for increasing collaboration between systems. Finally, participants will leave the webinar understanding who manages the funds in each jurisdiction and the process of obtaining information and resources.
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CAU Live Event: How to Access Assistance Programs
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Community Access Unlimited, 80 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
• Learn how to fill out applications and follow up
• Learn what assistance programs are available
Light breakfast will be provided
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There are many great ways of supporting SHA: Join as a member, send donations, or shop with AmazonSmile. Thank you for your support!
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Want all the member benefits with SHA? Visit our website or contact Joseph Christensen to apply or manage your membership.
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Members can post jobs to find applicants within the wider supportive housing community. Click on the button to visit our job page.
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Diane Riley, Executive Director
Joseph Christensen, Membership & Communication Manager
Kate Kelly, MSW – Integrated Community Project Manager
Kate Leahy, Housing Navigator Project Manager
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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