Meet the Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All (GHNA) Initiative
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
What makes a community friendly for older New Jerseyans is what makes a community friendly for everyone! Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All (GHNA) is a statewide, pro-housing initiative tackling New Jersey’s housing and neighborhood challenges by examining the zoning and land use barriers standing in the way of progress. Organized around the concept that everyone in New Jersey deserves an affordable place to live – in a safe, vibrant community, GHNA includes advocates for smart growth and housing justice, for-profit and nonprofit developers, community development leaders, academics, local pro-housing campaign representatives, and land use planners. Join to learn more about the priorities of GHNA and how you can get involved!
See the recording here: https://youtu.be/yjMEURN-vOE

Spring 2026 Age-Friendly NJ Alliance Peer-to-Peer Learning Event
2026-04-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street, Fairlawn, NJ
On April 14 we brought together community leaders, age-friendly advocates, and local changemakers for an energizing in-person session focused on the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC)—a statewide community health initiative empowering local leaders to make their communities a better place to live, work, play and age. MWC provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles, and has 400+ participating communities throughout New Jersey.
Speakers:

Katie Bisaha, Program Officer at the New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute
Genaya Palmer, MA, LPC, Director, Suicide Prevention Services, Mental Health Association Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Inc,
Shannon Lyons, MS, Age-Friendly Grants Program
Alyssa DeSantis, Princeton Health Department

See the presenters’ slides:
Katie Bisaha:
Age Friendly Presentation
Alyssa DeSantis:
Healthy Aging MWC – Princeton – Alyssa DeSantis
Shannon Lyons:
Mayors wellness campaign AFNJ 4-14-26
Genaya Palmer:
Wellness In Action – The Collaborative Efforts of West Orange Senior Services & The Mental Health Association

Connecting the Resource & Referral Dots
2026-07-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Community Baptist Church of Englewood, 224 1st Street, Englewood, New Jersey
One of the more pressing problems for older adults and others is not knowing where to go for the help they need. Many turn to their health care providers or to town officials, who also may not be aware of the many programs, benefits and resources available to their residents.
Let’s Fill the Knowledge Gap!
The meeting will open with brief presentations by providers of services about the programs and services they offer. This will be followed by networking and exchanging contact information and resources.
WHO should attend — to share info?
Bergen County-area organizations and agencies that provide direct care and services, transportation, housing supports, social programs or other supports to older adults and individuals with disabilities
Email janet.sharma.44@gmail.com if you wish to briefly present your organization.
WHO should attend — to listen, learn and ask questions?
Service providers, social workers, senior center directors, health care/public health providers, discharge planners, librarians, recreation department leaders, municipal clerks and other town leaders who serve as “navigators” to their local residents.
Please join us for this exciting, interactive program!
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ecuahac?source_id=8c9c8ed4-64d1-49e6-bf98-65893c95657f&source_type=em&c=iNN5W6CHcwYXa3UDsG2aUnJcUE9692X-xX4XcrHoQZBKxY5jTYvX0Q==
