City Council Response to the Mayor’s FY25 Preliminary Budget
Apr.02.2024
On April 1st, 2024 the City Council released its response to the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Mayor’s Management Plan (the Response). Overall, the Response built upon the Council's contention that the Administration has overestimated costs and underestimated revenues. The Council asserts that there is an additional $6.15 billion available for Fiscal 2025 in a combination of additional revenue and potential underspending. The Response puts forth a series of proposals for this previously unidentified funding.
Continue Reading …February/March Community Corner
Mar.29.2024
The Network Celebrated Black History Month in February Social Work Month and Women’s History Month in March with member spotlights on social media.
Continue Reading …HCR 9% Multifamily Awards Announced
Mar.27.2024
New York State Homes and Community Renewal recently announced the fall 2023 9% Multifamily Awards. Supportive Housing projects featured prominently this year, 17 out of the 29 (59%) projects have ESSHI supportive housing units. Supportive housing units accounted for over 25% of the total funded units (468/1852).
Continue Reading …Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT)-NYC Hosts a Legislative Breakfast and Rally
Mar.22.2024
The Network joined Correct Crisis Intervention Today (CCIT) – NYC on Tuesday, March 19th for, Peers, Policy and Pancakes, a legislative briefing for City elected officials and staff and on Thursday, March 21st for Mental Health Care Not Criminalization Rally in advance of the Mental Health Preliminary Budget Hearing.
Continue Reading …Community Access Opens River Avenue
Mar.20.2024
On the sunny first day of spring – March 19th – friends, staff, elected officials, and supporters gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of River Avenue, Community Access’ newest supportive and affordable residence in the Concourse section of the Bronx. River Avenue has 245 apartments, a mix of studios, one, two- and three-bedrooms, 148 of which are supportive for individuals and families living with mental health concerns. On-site services are funded by OMH under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at Three City Council Preliminary Budget Hearings
Mar.18.2024
On March 11th Network Associate Director of Advocacy Tierra Labrada testified at the City Council General Welfare Preliminary Budget Hearing and Network Executive Director Pascale Leone testified at the City Council Housing and Buildings Preliminary Budget Hearing. Both testimonies focused on improving the NYC 15/15 initiative, #JustPay for the human services workforce and fully staffing critical city agencies associated with developing and operating supportive housing. The Network stressed that the NYC 15/15 Initiative is falling short of its goal to create 15,000 units by 2030 due to its reliance on the scattered site model and urged the Council to support the adoption of the Network’s NYC 15/15 Reallocation Plan.
Continue Reading …HELP USA and HELPDevCo Open HELP ONE Buildings A and B
Mar.15.2024
On a sunny spring March 14th, HELP USA and HELPDevCo joined elected officials and project partners to celebrate the opening of HELP ONE buildings A and B in East New York, Brooklyn. These two new affordable and supportive housing residences are creating 255 new apartments, 154 of which are supportive for young adult families and individuals who have experienced homelessness. Support services will be provided by HELP USA funded by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) through NYC 15/15.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts Inaugural Virtual City Council Lobby Day
Mar.13.2024
On March 12th the Network hosted its inaugural virtual City Council Lobby Day. The Network facilitated a series of 19 meetings with City Council members and/or their staff, 16 throughout that day, and three as follow-ups, aimed at educating stakeholders about issues impacting supportive housing staff and tenants.
Continue Reading …VIP Community Services Opens Ruiz Butter House
Mar.13.2024
On the afternoon of March 12th, friends and partners gathered to celebrate the opening of VIP Community Services’ Ruiz Butter House, a new supportive/affordable building providing 78 new affordable apartments on 1899 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx, 65 of which are supportive. Services and operations will be provided by VIP Community Services and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Continue Reading …The Network and Members Gather to Celebrate the Past Year in Supportive Housing
Mar.08.2024
On Thursday, March 7th, the Network joined over 150 members of the supportive housing community for our 2024 Annual Meeting to reflect on and celebrate the past year in accomplishments and challenges.
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