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News & Events JCHA is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive a 2021 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 244 grantees selected from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With this “quick-action” grant we will provide Wi-Fi, smart home devices, a computer lab, and digital literacy programming for our residents at TJ Stewart Apartments, one of our senior sites, to reduce social isolation, bridge language barriers and create sustainable, on-site digital programming. More information Jersey City is committing $2 million more to aid the homeless Apr 12, 2021 https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/04/jersey-city-committing-2-million-more-to-aid-the-homeless.html

Board of Commissioners Jeff Dublin Chairperson email: dublinjeffrey@gmail.com Shawn Prince Vice Chairperson Amy Herbold Board Member email: Amy.Herbold@gmail.com Brenda Dawson Board Member Charles Mullins Board Member Mulchr2@aol.com Donald Brown Board Member Thomas Hurley Board Member

Resident Empowerment and Community Engagement (RECE) Recognizing that in addition to affordable housing options, low-income residents need better access to a range of community resources, JCHA established its Resident Empowerment and Community Engagement (RECE) Department in 2018. With the goal of empowering residents and guiding investment in social infrastructure, RECE’s experienced staff delivers programming, assessments and referrals to services that are responsive to the needs of JCHA residents, drawing upon innovative and strategic partnerships with dozens of government agencies, nonprofits, and institutes of higher education with a particular focus on youth, workforce development, senior, and digital inclusion initiatives. RECE Programming & Partnerships The RECE team (see Staff Directory ) has significant experience and expertise in social service delivery and resident engagement and offers assessment and referral services directly to residents. In collaboration with local partners, RECE provides essential supportive services and facilitates regular events and programs including: Early childhood education in partnership with Greater Bergen Community Action. To learn more and enroll visit www.gbcaheadstart.org/apply-now or call 201-884-1050 Comprehensive afterschool run by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County. To learn more and enroll, visit https://www.bgchc.org/afterschool-programs or contact Adam Jaeger at ajaeger@bgchc.org or (201) 333 4100, extension 304 Financial literacy workshops and one-on-one counseling from organizations such as HOPES CAP, Inc., and New Jersey Citizen Action Workforce development and training via partners such as Goodwill, Hudson County Community College, Hudson County One Stop, Jersey City Free Public Library, NPower, Rising Tide Capital, WomenRising, and Year Up On-site health screenings provided by partners including Jersey City Medical Center, Hoboken Family Planning, and Act Now Foundation Food insecurity and nutrition services including senior congregate meal programs and on-site indoor vertical farms via the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, nutrition education from SNAP-Ed and Rutgers University, and supplemental meal delivery programs from Community Food Bank of NJ and Coalition for Food and Health Equity Youth development, recreational, and summer programming offered via scholarships from Boys and Girls Clubs, Camp Liberty, Hands in 4 Youth, Nimbus, Guazabara Insights, Connected Vine, and Hudson Partnership CMO Wifi connectivity, digital devices, and digital literacy classes in partnership with HUD’s ConnectHomeUSA program, EveryoneOn, Andrena, Starry, Parker Life, and AARP Foundation with classes led by many of the partners named above. To learn more about current and upcoming offerings for JCHA residents, click here .

Board of Commissioners Chairperson Jeff Dublin dublinjeffrey@gmail.com Vice Chairperson Shawn Prince email Board Member Hector Fuentes hfuentes@liuna55.org Board Member Amy Herbold Amy.Herbold@gmail.com Board Member Brenda Dawson Email Board Member Charles Mullins mulchr2@aol.com

Applicant Selection The primary objective of the Jersey City Housing Authority is to offer and provide qualified lower income families and senior citizens with the best opportunities for gaining affordable housing within reasonably safe, working neighborhoods and simultaneously promoting economic self-sufficiency for families, continued independent living for senior citizens and maximum accommodation for persons with disabilities. The JCHA accomplishes those objectives by providing affordable housing through the following programs: Accepting Applications for Certain Public Housing Waitlists, Section 8 Project-Based Sites and Mainstream Programs Applicant Forms Applicant Portal The Applicant Portal is a fast and easy way for applicants to access and manage their information. Login here for Applicant Portal Click here for online Application guide 5380 English Occupancy Rights VAWA 2025 Download 5382 English Certification of Domestic Violence 2025 Download 53823English Emergency Transfer Request 2025 Download JCHA Reasonable Accommodation or Physical Modification Family Request Fillable Download JCHA Verification of Need for Reasonable Accomodation Fillable Download PHA Forms Applicantion for Eligibility Download Applicant Interview Checklist Download Authorization for the Release of Information Download Background Check Release form National Credit Reporting (Public Housing) Download Debts Owed to Public Housing Agencies and Terminations (HUD 52675) Download Declaration of Section 214 Download Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing (HUD 92006) Download HUD Race and Ethnic Data Form 27061-h Download Student Verification Form Download HCVP (Section 8) Forms 2018-19 JCHA HCVP Utility Allowance Download Applicant Interview Checklist Download Application for Tenant Eligibility 2019 (Section 8) Download Authorization for the Release of Information (HUD 9886) Download Background Check Release Form National Credit Reporting (HCV) Download Debts Owed to Public Housing Agencies and Terminations (HUD 52675) Download Declaration of Section 214 Download Family Declaration of Assets under $5000 (Section 8) Download PHA officials Certification for Tenant File Download Recertification Requirements (Section 8) Download Revised One Strike Policy Lease Download Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing (HUD 92006) Download Race and Ethnic Data Collection HUD-27061 form Download HUD Race and Ethnic Data Form 27061-h Download

Resident Services JCHA provides residents with a range of resources and referrals as well as on- and off-site programming through its Department of Resident Empowerment and Community Engagement (RECE). To explore available programs and services, follow the links below: Programs and Resources Events and Program Regristration Needs Assessments and Referrals Self-Sufficiency Programs Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Workforce Development Digital Inclusion About RECE For more information about upcoming events and available resources, click here and follow JCHA on social media @JCHousing (Facebook), @JerseyCityHA (Twitter), and @jerseycityhousingauthority (Instagram).

Digital Inclusion JCHA began its digital inclusion work in 2018, joining HUD’s ConnectHome USA (CHUSA) initiative. This work includes identifying resources for free or reduced cost devices, partnering with other organizations to host digital literacy programming, and promoting affordable broadband. For information about upcoming digital literacy trainings and other available resources, click here . Resources : Digital Inclusion Resource Guide - November 2022 Making Use of Your New Computer! JCHA Digital Training Pathway EveryoneOn : Free and Low Cost Internet Services and Computers Office of Educational Technology Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide High-Speed, Affordable Broadband at JCHA: Residents at the following Jersey City Housing Authority developments can contact the listed internet providers directly for fast, easy enrollment for monthly internet fully covered by the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), an internet coupon for up to $30 per month off your internet subscription. All JCHA households are eligible. Learn more at https://acpbenefit.org/ . JCHA DEVELOPMENT INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Berry Gardens Andrena Booker T Washington https://andrena.com Curries Woods Call or text (256) 907-8690 to learn more Marion Gardens* Hudson Gardens Starry Connect Thomas J Stewart* https://starry.com/acp Call (914) 249-9644 to learn more * Service is expected to be available at these sites by early 2023 For more free/affordable internet options, visit https://www.digitalinclusion.org/free-low-costinternet-plans . If you already have internet service, contact your current internet service provider to ask about their ACP plans. Contact Us: Residents interested in learning more about digital literacy classes or free or reduced cost internet and devices can contact JCHA’s Digital Inclusion Coordinator directly: Trena Hinton Email: Thinton@JCHA.US Call/Text: 201-706-4786 JCHA’s History of Digital Equity Initiatives JCHA joined HUD and Everyone On’s ConnectHome USA (CHUSA) initiative in 2018. CHUSA seeks to bridge the digital divide for public housing residents through various nonprofit, governmental, and private partnerships. In launching this work, JCHA conducted a resident survey in 2019 and found just a third of residents had internet access and of those residents, the majority had connectivity only through a smart phone. These results were in keeping with national data on internet and device access for public housing residents. To bridge this digital divide, JCHA has sought to address all three legs of the digital inclusion stool: internet access, devices access, and digital literacy. As part of our ConnectHome USA programming, JCHA has: Hosted two city-wide digital inclusion convenings, Created computer labs across five of our developments through public-private investment, Hosted dozens of digital literacy classes in partnership with local educational institutions and nonprofits, Created a tablet program for disconnected seniors in partnership with T-Mobile, Partnered with local technology refurbishers to provides 100s of free computers to residents, Contracted with two internet service providers to wire 6 JCHA developments for broadband and offer affordable high-speed internet to residents, and As of 2022 has been awarded five separate grants for digital equity programs: AARP Foundation Connected Communities grant AARP 2021 and 2022 Community Challenge grants Council for Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) COVID-19 relief grant program Digitunity/AT&T’s Connected Learning Program grant

Stephen Cea Executive Director Stephen F. Cea is a New Jersey attorney with over thirty years of HUD related and Public Housing experience as well development experience. He is the point person between national development companies and the JCHA regarding the planning and repositioning of outdated Public Housing, including mixed-finance developments and RAD conversions. Prior to joining the JCHA, Mr. Cea was the Senior Development Manager for the Newark Housing Authority for 3 years and worked as an attorney specialized in real estate and HUD program contracts for 13 years. Mr. Cea attended St. John’s University where he received a bachelor of arts in English and Political Science. He received his law degree from Seton Hall Law School in 1992 and is a member of the bar in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mr. Cea has lectured on public housing development and planning for the New Jersey Executive Director Classes at Rutgers University. Ken Pinnock Deputy Executive Director Director of Procurement, Contracts & Risk Management Ken Pinnock has over 25 years of extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, specifically, in the fields of procurement, materials management, information technology, and logistics. Mr. Pinnock’s career with the JCHA started in 1993 as the Material’s Coordinator supervising all aspects of repair and maintenance supplies for 12 JCHA developments and 300 maintenance/trade staff. Since 1997, he has lead the Procurement and Contracts division in the acquisition of services and supplies including: supervision, monitoring and training of the purchasing and JCHA staff, all aspects of the procurement process such as development of bid specifications, proposal statements of work, solicitations, and contract execution. He manages the JCHA Procurement Policy updates and keeps it in compliance with federal, HUD, NJ State and local policies, procedures and regulations. Since 2011 Mr. Pinnock has served as the JCHA Risk Administrator where he leads and manages a team of JCHA staff to develop and analyze policies, procedures, and processes to protect, reduce and/or eliminate risk for JCHA staff, residents and facilities. Mr. Pinnock is a NJ State Certified Qualified Purchasing Agent “QPA” with a dual degree (BA) in Business Administration and Organizational Management from Ashford University. Elizabeth Phillips-Lorenzo Chief of Staff With over 20 years of community engagement, Elizabeth Phillips Lorenzo is a well-respected figure in Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey. She began her career at Liberty Science Center as Associate Director of Government and Community Relations, where she excelled in creating impactful partnerships and orchestrated a highly successful job fair that overwhelmed the hiring website with applications. Following her time in Jersey City, she spent over five years in Newark, where she served as Co-Chair for Let’s Move Newark and played a key role in organizing summer activities for the community. At the Newark YMCA, she collaborated with the President & CEO to strengthen ties with both the community and city administration. Elizabeth then moved to Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr.’s district office, managing his Hudson County office and organizing numerous free health and wellness events. After more than seven years, she returned to Newark as the Director of Advocacy and Engagement for South Ward Promise Neighborhood, continuing her work in fostering community connections. She has now returned to Jersey City as the Chief of Staff for the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), Not new to JCHA as she worked with the residents for over a decade providing food distribution, physical activities for the youth, health screenings and pop-up produce stands Prior to this full-time position she was a JCHA Commissioner for several years. In addition to her professional roles, Elizabeth has been deeply involved in local issues, serving as Chromium Cleanup Chairperson and founder of Friends of Arlington Park. She has also held positions as a city commissioner on the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund (Co-chair) and the Environmental Commission (Chair). Her career reflects a steadfast commitment to community development and engagement. Sandy Santos-Garcia Director of Development Sandra Santos-Garcia (also known as Sandy) has worked for the Jersey City Housing Authority since 1996. She is a New Jersey Registered Architect and a member of the AIA. She has dedicated her 25+ year career to working in the public sector, designing, modernizing, overseeing, and developing public housing and mixed finance housing developments. She began working for the JCHA while pursuing her Bachelor of Architecture degree at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and steadily rose through the ranks to her current position of Director of Development, Modernization and Sustainability and Chief Architect. Additionally, Ms. Santos-Garcia worked for a short time at a private architectural/engineering firm primarily focused on affordable housing design, eventually returning to the JCHA to continue her commitment to public service. She is also a certified LEED Green Associate and a fierce advocate for building “green” and sustainable design applying environmentally conscience and resiliency practices whenever possible at the JCHA. She currently serves on the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily Steering Committee and previously served on the Jersey City’s Climate Action Plan Steering Committee. She is also a certified Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Management used to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a natural disaster. During her tenure with the JCHA, Ms. Santos-Garcia mentored numerous NJIT student interns, hoping to inspire them to venture into the public sector like herself. Luz Santana Director of Compliance Luz Santana has worked for the Jersey City Housing Authority since 1992. She is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring systematic internal and auditing systems to ensure compliance with HUD, local and federal regulations. She works with departments across the organization to develop, implement and monitor compliance functions. This includes applicant selection, real estate/asset management, maintenance operations, low income public and assisted housing family and senior residential programs. She also monitors and oversees the Public Housing Units in the Mixed Finance Sites and the Applicant Selection Department, and monitors the Public Housing and HCVP Arrest Reports. Ms. Santana earned an associate’s degree in business management from Hudson County Community College and a bachelor of science degree with a business management concentration from New Jersey City University. She has NAHRO certifications in Property Management and Property Based Budgeting for Property Managers, is QUADEL certified in LIHTC Compliance and Mixed Finance as well as in Public Housing Occupancy, Hearing Officer Specialist, and she holds specialist certificates in Essential Risk Management Techniques in Public Housing, Maintenance Management, Understanding UPCS Protocol Inspector, and PBM Essentials for Property Manager. Ms. Santana received a Mayor’s Women of Action citation award from the City of Jersey City in 2005. Patricia Ramirez Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program Patricia Ramirez has over 25 years’ experience in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), budgeting, grant applications and Section 8 housing choice voucher program management. Patricia was appointed HCVP Director in 2008 after serving as the JCHA’s Assistant HCVP Director for one year. Ms. Ramirez leads a staff of 20, implementing programs with annual appropriations of more than $30 million. As Director of HCVP, Ms. Ramirez has secured 300 vouchers for non-elderly families, 600 Rental Assistance Demonstration vouchers, 70 Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, and 38 vouchers for homeless individuals in the County and most recently 50 811 Mainstream Vouchers. Ms. Ramirez has a Business Administration Degree and has received Certifications for completing HCVP Executive Management Course, HCVP Quality Standards Specialist, Rent Calculations Specialist, HCVP Accounting and Budgeting Course and a Certificate for UPCS-V Training. Patricia has strong leadership and organizational management style which has contributed to being able to maintain a “High Performer” score for the HCVP for the past 9 years. , in 2000, Mayor Schundler recognized her with a Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding contributions and lifelong commitment to improve quality of life in our community. Nehru Nadella Director of Information Technology Nehru Nadella has over 18 years of housing experience, serving as the Director of Information Technology at JCHA for the past 3 years. In this role, Mr. Nadella is responsible for planning, organizing, and execution of all IT, telecommunications, video surveillance, and related functions at the Jersey City Housing Authority. Under his leadership, the IT department supports the JCHA’s mission by implementing cutting edge technology and ensuring a reliable, secure, and stable IT environment. Mr. Nadella has successfully overseen the migration to VOIP, implementation of disaster recovery, and the ongoing expansion of a video surveillance system throughout JCHA’s properties. He is also responsible for improving and enhancing features to JCHA’s housing software. Prior to joining the team at JCHA, Mr. Nehru served as Senior Network Administrator for largest Housing Authority in New Jersey and 10th largest public housing authority in the country. Mr. Nadella holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and holds various Information Technology related certifications. Antoin Evans Director of Asset Management & Skill Trades Antoin Evans serves as the Regional Asset Manager at the Jersey City Housing Authority since 2016 and has accumulated over two decades of experience in public housing asset management. In his role as Regional Asset Manager of JCHA, Mr. Evans is responsible for the ongoing oversight of the JCHA’s public housing properties and daily operations, providing overall portfolio analysis and risk mitigation to the Executive Director, and supervising a staff of over 90 employees located on site and centrally. Before joining the JCHA, Mr. Evans worked as an Asset Manager with the largest housing authority in New Jersey and the 10th largest public housing authority in the country. Mr. Evans has extensive experience with the organization, development, and implementation of comprehensive resident relocation plans, participating in the successful depopulation and relocation of three properties totaling over 650 families. In 2010, Mr. Evans participated in the first Stop-Loss conversion to Asset Management in the nation. Mr. Evans is a veteran of the United States Navy and hold various certifications including: Registered Housing Manager, Certified Occupancy Specialist, Certified Occupancy Specialist of Public Housing, Certified Manager of Housing, Certified Manager of Senior Housing, Certified Manager of Maintenance, Management Occupancy and Review Specialist, and Certified Site-Based Budgeting Specialist. ANGELO T. CENZANO DIRECTOR OF SKILLED TRADES/CHIEF ENGINEER Angelo T. Cenzano (a.k.a., Al), is the Director of the Skilled Trades Division at the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), where he oversees a team of 30 staff and coordinates 15–20 contractors responsible for infrastructure maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural systems. A licensed Professional Engineer and Building Subcode Official in New Jersey, Al brings over 50 years of experience in both public and private sectors. He joined JCHA in 2004 and has since supervised major development projects such as Curries Woods Revitalization Center, Gloria Robinson Court, Woodward Terrace, and Ocean Point. His early training with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepared him for complex housing projects. At JCHA, he continues to manage modernization efforts across developments, reviewing contractor proposals, ensuring code compliance, and overseeing renovations to critical systems. Prior to JCHA, Al worked on major infrastructure projects including the Second Avenue Subway, Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC Bus Terminal, and multiple PSE&G substations in New Jersey.

Programs and Resources JCHA partners with dozens of local nonprofit and government organizations to offer a range of programs and resources to residents. Early childhood education by Greater Bergen Community Action: To learn more and enroll visit www.gbcaheadstart.org/apply-now or call 201-884-1050. Comprehensive afterschool with Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County: To learn more and enroll, visit https://www.bgchc.org/afterschool-programs or contact Adam Jaeger at ajaeger@bgchc.org or (201) 333 4100, extension 304. Food insecurity and nutrition services: Senior lunch programs via the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services operate on weekdays at Berry Gardens, Holland Gardens, and Hudson Gardens. See your site management office for more information or visit https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/health/divisionoffoodnutrition . Healthy Greens JC operates on-site indoor vertical farms at Marion Gardens and Curries Woods. The program provides free greens weekly as well as nutrition and cooking classes. Register by clicking here , contact Mory Thomas at mthomas@jcnj.org or 201-547-5344, or learn more at https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/health/divisionoffoodnutrition . Supplemental meal delivery programs are available for eligible residents. Click here to learn more. Click here for the latest information about additional programs or classes. Wi-Fi connectivity, digital devices, and digital literacy classes: Click here for the latest offerings. Workforce development and training: Sign up to receive workforce support or to join our email list at https://bit.ly/jchawork . Click here for the latest offerings. Financial literacy workshops and one-on-one counseling: Click here for the latest offerings. On-site health screenings: Click here for the latest offerings. Youth development, recreational, and summer programming: Click here for the latest offerings or view our Summer Youth Program Guide. Physical and Mental Health Resources: Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services has a range of resources and upcoming events to explore at https://healthierjc.com/ New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families: Information for parents, children, and caregivers regarding safety, preparation, and mental health. National Institute of Mental Health: Mental Health Resources. New Jersey’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services: COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Resources General and Educational Resources: Search local resources at https://www.findhelp.org/ Jersey City Free Public Library RECE Mini Resource Guide November 2022 Digital Inclusion Resources: Digital Inclusion Resource Guide - Nov 2022 EveryoneOn : Free and Low Cost Internet Services and Computers Making Use of Your New Computer! COVID-19 Resources and Information Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, RECE has been working closely with Jersey City Health and Human Services to offer on-site COVID-19 testing and facilitate donations and distribution of masks and hand sanitizer. RECE also collaborated with Community Food Bank of NJ to coordinate and deliver prepared meals to more than 500 senior and disabled residents weekly. Once vaccines became available, RECE again facilitated on-site vaccination events for JCHA residents in partnership with the City. RECE also conducted hundreds of wellness checks via phone in the early months of the pandemic, prioritizing senior and disabled residents. For up-to-date information about COVID-19, testing, and vaccination, visit https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml . Information about a range of resources for NJ residents, including employment, food assistance, mental health, legal aid, and more. https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/assistance-and-benefits/what-types-of-benefits-or-assistance-are-available-to-me-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – Frequently Asked Questions Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – COVID-19 Summary New Jersey’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services: COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Resources Free virtual and stay-at-home activities for kids from nj.com