We need pandemic relief that meets the moment. The reality is if we want to put an end to this public health and economic crisis, Congress must send trillions of dollars out the door as soon as humanly possible. People need to work safely, pay the rent, they need to put food on the table. Read More »
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Clawbacks Update
UPDATE 1/28/2021: We have a new opportunity to push for RREM clawback forgiveness at the Federal Level – where the problem started in the first place. We are hopeful new HUD leadership will work with us on this. Last year was a tough year. For many of us, COVID-19 was the disaster on top of Read More »
Weary But Determined: Sandy Survivors Gather with Congressman Andy Kim for Community Solutions
Weary But Determined: Sandy Survivors Gather with Congressman Andy Kim for Community Solutions by Victoria Ford, 11/4/20 Residents who gathered online on Oct. 29 to mark the eighth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy were joined by Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. It was the Southern Ocean County-based New Jersey Organizing Project’s timely Read More »
On Eighth Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, People’s Bill Advances; COVID Impacted Homeowners and Renters Face Tsunami of Evictions
On Eighth Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, People’s Bill Advances; COVID Impacted Homeowners and Renters Face Tsunami of Evictions – InsiderNJ, 10/29/20 TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate today approved a series of amendments to the “People’s Bill,” an unprecedented piece of legislation that would keep families impacted by COVID-19 in their homes by preventing foreclosures Read More »
Let’s Get Sandy Families Home
It’s been 8 long years since Superstorm Sandy. In those years, some of us were able to get home, others lost their homes forever, and some of us are still fighting to get home. Two years ago, on the 6th Sandy Anniversary, we stood with Governor Murphy as a new $50 million supplemental funding program Read More »
We are one step closer to Clawback Forgiveness
By Jody Stewart UPDATE: Congressman Van Drew has signed on to the HR6765 “Security after Sandy” Act.Thank you all for making calls, and emailing, and sharing your stories. Because of YOUR efforts an additional co-sponsor – Congressman Van Drew – signed on to HR6765! It’s also very exciting because we now have bi-partisan support – Read More »
June is National Homeownership Month!
June is National Homeownership Month, and that’s why we are asking you to take action for Sandy homeowners who are still struggling to recover and be finished with the years of grueling challenges they have faced. Please reach out to your Congressional Representative to talk to them about: The Security after Sandy Act. H.R. 6765. Read More »