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The Network’s Statement in Response to SCOTUS ruling on Johnson vs. Grants Pass
Jun.28.2024
Today’s distressing Supreme Court decision is not only misguided, but inherently cruel. Homelessness is not a crime, period. The court’s ruling will undoubtedly lead to more unnecessary and dangerous interactions between law enforcement and the nation’s over 250,000 individuals who are forced to sleep outside because there are no other options. This decision fails to address the mounting crises contributing to the growing number of vulnerable people living on the streets such as our severe shortage of affordable housing, insufficient community based behavioral health supports and limited employment options. It is now more important than ever that state and city leaders adopt policies that treat homelessness as a policy failure, not an individual one. All people experiencing homelessness deserve respect and dignity – starting with the expansion of peer-led response to mental health incidents – and accelerate efforts to develop affordable and supportive units that are so desperately needed.
Joanne Oplustil Retires from CAMBA
May.30.2024
The Network extends its heartfelt well wishes to Joanne M. Oplustil on her recently announced retirement and resignation from the Network Board of Directors on which she has served for an impressive 14 years.
May 2024 Community Corner
May.30.2024
The Network celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with member spotlights on social media.
The Network Hosts a State Of Supportive Housing Legislative Briefing
May.22.2024
On May 21st, the Network held a legislative briefing in Albany on its first-of-its-kind report -- the State of Supportive Housing – which revealed that the State’s earliest service funding stream NYSSHP provides a fraction of the funding of modern supportive housing. The briefing gave legislators a clear view of the portfolio and the urgent need to increase rates for NYSSHP. 17 senate and assembly staff members were in attendance, as well as several senators and assembly members including Assemblymember Kelles.
The Network Testifies at Three City Council Executive Budget Hearings
May.15.2024
In May the Network testified at three City Council Executive Budget hearings held jointly with the Committee on Finance: Committees on General Welfare on May 6th, Health, Mental Health Disabilities and Addiction on May 13th, and Housing and Buildings on May 14th.