Testimony

Officials and activists in New York City protest against cuts to HIV/AIDS supportive housing.

As part of its advocacy efforts, the Network regularly testifies at City Council committee and budget hearings to influence policy decisions and protect funding sources to the benefit of supportive housing. Network staff members have delivered the following testimonies before New York City government agencies and officials. Also see below for a growing list of testimonies from our members.

Network Testimony

• March 29, 2012 City Council General Welfare Committee
  The Network argues for a $5.1 million restoration for HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) housing contracts.
• February 8, 2012 City Council General Welfare Committee
  The Network testifies on several recent policy changes implemented by the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)
• November 7, 2011 City Council Joint Committee on Veteran Homelessness
  The Network argues for the importance of supportive housing to curb veteran homelessness before the New York City Council.
• June 6, 2011 City Council Finance Committee
  The Network argues against proposed cuts to HIV/AIDS supportive housing in the Mayor's 2011-2012 Preliminary Budget.
• March 16, 2010 City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings
  The Network argues for additional funding for supportive housing at Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
• March 8, 2010 City Council General Welfare Committee
  The Network argues against proposed cuts to supportive housing services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• June 26, 2009 City Council Committee on Environmental Protection
  The Network applauds Intro 967, a piece of energy efficiency legislation, and argues that more government financing is needed to help nonprofits comply with the bill.
• June 18, 2009 Mayor's Office of Contract Services
  The Network supports the efforts of the Human Services Council to extend the length of human service contract terms.
• May 5, 2009 City Council
  The Network advocates for legislation that protects at-risk individuals from residing in dangerous and illegal boarding houses.
• March 23, 2009 City Council General Welfare Committee
  The Network argues against proposed cuts to the HIV/AIDS Services Administration's (HASA) supportive housing program.
• March 6, 2009 Department of Buildings
  The Network voices concerns over the Development Challenge Process proposal.
• January 22, 2009 City Council
  The Network updates the City Council on the status of NY/NY III supportive housing development.

Member Testimony

• March 29, 2012 City Council General Welfare Committee
  Housing and Services, Inc. argues for a $5.1 million restoration for HASA housing contracts in the 2012-2013 budget.
• November 7, 2011 City Council Joint Committee on Veteran Homelessness
  Services for the UnderServed joined the Network on November 7 to address the issue of veteran homelessness.
• November 7, 2011 City Council Joint Committee on Veteran Homelessness
  Jericho Project also delivered a testimony on veteran homeless at the November 7 hearing.
• June 6, 2011 City Council General Welfare Committee
  Housing Works, Community Access, Harlem United, Housing and Services, Inc. and Pratt Area Community Council argue against the Mayor's proposed cuts to HASA in the 2011-2012 Preliminary Budget.

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