The Network Joins the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Advocacy Day
Jul.27.2023
This month at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the Network once again spearheaded the advocacy day, leading over 30 New Yorkers to the Hill. This year, people with lived experience played a prominent role, leading several meetings including a key visit to the Capitol in which we met with New York’s Senior Senator, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Our primary ask was for a substantial increase in funding in the Housing and Urban Development budget including an additional $3.9 billion for the McKinney-Vento program, which happily passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee later in the week. Also joining us in the effort were several representatives from Network members, Continuum of Care leaders, and Ann Oliva, the CEO of NAEH, who joined the meeting in Hakeem Jeffries’ office. Thanks to all who attended.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts a Reasonable Accommodations in Supportive Housing NetWorkshop
Apr.21.2023
On Thursday, April 20th the Network was joined by The Legal Aid Society and Mobilization for Justice for a NetWorkshop on reasonable accommodations in supportive housing.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts a Briefing on Mayor Adams’ City of Yes Housing Opportunity Proposal
Mar.24.2023
On Thursday, March 23rd the Network was joined by the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) for a briefing on the Mayor’s City of Yes Housing Opportunity Proposal. DCP presented key strategies and recommendations identified in the proposal aiming to further fair housing and simplify restrictive zoning, including those specific to expanding opportunities for affordable and supportive housing. There was then an extensive Q&A session with attendees.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing
Mar.15.2023
On March 14th the Network hosted a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing with Council Member Lincoln Restler at Breaking Ground’s 90 Sands residence. The Network outlined some supportive housing basics and how council members, staff and other elected officials can get involved, support and spur development in their districts.
Continue Reading …The Network Celebrates the Past Year in Supportive Housing
Mar.10.2023
On March 9, 2023 the Network joined some 120 members of the supportive housing community for our 2023 Annual Meeting to reflect on and celebrate the past year in accomplishments and challenges as well as vote in the 2023 Board of Directors.
Continue Reading …RESH Celebrates its First RELISH Cohort Graduation
Jan.23.2023
On December 16th, the Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) Workgroup graduated its first class of participants in its Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) mentorship program.
Continue Reading …2022 Tenant of the Year Nominee Celebration
Jan.17.2023
On Friday, January 13th the Network joined tenants nominated for the Network’s 2022 Outstanding Tenant of the Year award with supportive housing staff at HELP USA’s headquarters.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts a Referral Request Queue (RRQ) NetWorkshop with NYC Human Resources Administration
Dec.15.2022
On Thursday, December 15th The Network joined NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) for a training for supportive housing providers on the new Referral Request Queue (RRQ).
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its 2022 Annual Awards Gala
Nov.01.2022
On October 25th, the Network hosted its 2022 Annual Awards Gala: our first in-person gathering following a two-year virtual hiatus. Members and partners from across the entire supportive housing sector joined to celebrate our incredible community, to welcome the Network’s new Executive Director Pascale Leone, to honor two Outstanding Tenants of the Year -- Cynthia Hairston and Maliq Edwards and, of course, to network.
Continue Reading …Cynthia Hairston, Outstanding Tenant of the Year
Oct.28.2022
Named ‘the mayor’ by fellow tenants and staff at Lantern Community Services’ Clover Hall, Cynthia Hairston is known for her care, support and passion for her fellow-tenants and community.
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