Initiatives

The Policy & Advocacy Committee has committed to the following initiatives for 2024:

Candidate Forum

Create a gubernatorial candidate forum in collaboration with the League of Women Voters to be held after the primary and before the general election in Sussex County.

County Counsel

Develop talking points based on Sussex County’s Comprehensive Plan as it relates to affordable housing goals throughout the county to be used by members to address County Counsel both in person & in writing.

The Outreach & Awareness Committee has committed to the following initiatives for 2024:

Jumpstart Sussex

The committee will enter a year of planning to bring this initiative to life by summer 2025. The purpose is to create education and mentorship opportunities for first time citizen developers.

Legislative Bus Tour

Building on the success of last year’s bus tour, the committee will invite newly elected legislators to join affordable housing advocates on a tour of the county to see how the lack of affordable housing is being addressed.

The Marketing & Membership Committee has committed to the following initiatives for 2024:

SHG Website

Create a website that explains the mission and purpose of Sussex Housing Group and features its member organizations & initiatives.

Social Media

Curate social media posts that showcase the work of Sussex Housing Group and its member organizations.

Poverty Simulation

Building on the success of last year’s poverty simulation, SHG will host a poverty simulation.