The Institute of Medicine's report, Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation, identifies key strategies for reducing obesity including integrating physical activity into daily life and making healthy foods and beverages available everywhere.

On April 27, 2012, ShapingNJ and the NJ Office of Minority and Multicultural Health hosted the first ShapingNJ Faith-Based conference, "Healthy Living for All: Bringing Healthy Eating and Active Living to Your Faith-Based Community". More than 100 individuals attended, representing nearly 30 congregations from around New Jersey.

In partnership with the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids and the NJ Urban Mayors Association, ShapingNJ held a three-day Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) training workshop.