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This important notice about the hearings is from our friends Alison Recca-Ryan [Email address: alison.recca-ryan #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] and the Rev. Bruce Davidson [Email address: bdavidson #AT# njsynod.org - replace #AT# with @ ], the co-chairs of the Housing Policy Task Force. We encourage everyone to attend the hearings and make their opinions heard. The hearings will be held on January 10 and 11, 2008.

A Housing Policy Task Force, charged by the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Commissioner Joe Doria, has been assembled to develop a Housing Policy Report that will address the realm of housing needs in New Jersey which will include affordable housing, homeless and special needs housing, workforce housing, mixed-income housing, and community/urban revitalization. The result of this effort will be a balanced and coordinated plan with which to develop an implement able, comprehensive housing plan for New Jersey.

The Homeless and Special Needs Housing Sub Committee will be conducting Public Comment Forums to allow interested parties an opportunity to make recommendations for the future direction and development of affordable housing for these populations. We are very interested in your views and invite you to provide public comment at one of the Forums listed below.

We ask that you address the following priorities when preparing your public comment. While your public comments will be limited to 3 minutes, your written comments may be more extensive. Oral comments are limited to one person per agency or organization. All persons who provide oral public comments must provide a written copy of their comments on the day of the public meeting. to the extent possible, please limit your comments to the specific topic of the public meeting. If you wish to only submit written comments on any or all of the points below, please submit your comments to the Corporation for Supportive Housing, either via e-mail to Barbara Dohrenwend [Email address: barbara.dohrenwend #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] or via fax at 609-392-7818. All written comments must be submitted by January 10, 2007.

New or re-directed financial resources
New Legislation
New or modified regulations
New or modified programs
New partnerships and coordination (public and/or private)

Public comment meetings will be held Thursday, January 10th at:

Rowan University:
Betty Long Rowan Auditorium
Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ:

Homeless Housing comments will be heard from 9am - noon.
Special Needs Housing comments will be heard from 1pm - 4pm.

Pre-registration is required. To register click here [Email address: HHC1 #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] (9am - noon) or here [Email address: SNHC1 #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] for the afteroon (1pm - 4pm). Confirmation of your registration and directions will be provided.

Public comment meetings will also be held on Friday, January 11th at:

Episcopal Diocese of Newark
31 Mulberry St.
Newark, NJ.

Homeless Housing comments will be heard from 9am - noon.
Special Needs Housing comments will be heard from 1pm - 4pm.

Pre-registration is required. To register click here [Email address: HHC2 #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] (9am - noon) or at here [Email address: SNHC2 #AT# csh.org - replace #AT# with @ ] for the afternoon (1pm - 4pm). Confirmation of your registration and directions will be provided.

IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE CALL 609-392-7820 ON THE DAY OF THE FORUM FOR UPDATES.

On October 26, 2007, Robins’ Nest opened the last twenty units of permanent, affordable housing in Life Link Homes. Life Link Homes is a permanent, affordable and supportive housing development sponsored by Robins’ Nest, Inc. Now that it is completed, this project provides thirty (30) permanent, affordable and supportive housing units three buildings.  Each building  consists of ten (10) efficiency apartments, each with it’s own kitchenette and bathroom.  Additionally, each building will have common areas as well as a manager’s apartment.  The project will provide housing for young adults aging out of the foster care system.

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Life Link Homes is a permanent, affordable and supportive housing development sponsored by Robins’ Nest, Inc. When complete, this project will provide thirty (30) permanent, affordable and supportive housing units three buildings.  Each building will consist of ten (10) efficiency apartments, each with it’s own kitchenette and bathroom.  Additionally, each building will have common areas as well as a manager’s apartment.  The project will provide housing for young adults aging out of the foster care system.

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