Grantee Spotlight: Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization, founded in 1998, whose mission is to promote and maintain a strong supportive housing industry in New Jersey serving people with special needs. SHANJ unites its diverse coalition of members to advance, promote, and increase supportive housing opportunities across New Jersey. It seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within its communities by:
* Providing resources and services to our membership of over 100 organizations which include nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, service providers, allied statewide advocacy organizations, corporate vendors and professional organizations, all dedicated to the supportive housing industry
* Strengthening the capacity of member organizations to provide supportive housing services through information, training, and collaboration
* Advocating for innovation and systems-change to provide more flexible funding and increased mainstream housing opportunities to allow people with disabilities to live as independently as possible
* Educating policy makers, elected officials, people living with disabilities/families and the public on the use and benefits of the supportive housing model
To learn more about the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey and the services provided, visit: shanj.org
Credit and photo credit: shanj.org and facebook.com/SHANJ.news
Our grantee partners are doing incredible work in the community - advancing an equitable, just, and vibrant Central Jersey Shore. We believe in the sharing of stories, learnings, and accomplishments of people, organizations, and community. The Grantee Partner Spotlight series highlights grantee partners who we have funded in the prior quarter. Please visit their websites and learn more about how they are impacting the people they serve and the greater community.
