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Selfhelp and BFC Open The Pearl
Nov.18.2024
With a stunning view of the Verrazano Bridge as a backdrop, friends and partners of Selfhelp and BFC Partners gathered on the roof of the new supportive/affordable building The Pearl in Staten Island on November 15th. The 12-story building features 270 units, including 138 units reserved for formerly unhoused older adults and 131 studios, 1 and 2-bedrooms designated for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). Onsite services will be provided by Selfhelp through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, administered by the New York State Department of Health.
The Network Joins Behavioral Health Advocates for a 7.8% Investment Rally
Nov.13.2024
On November 12th, the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s State Policy Manager Stephen Piasecki joined advocates at the New York State Capitol Building in Albany for a rally to urge Governor Hochul to include a 7.8% increase in rates and contracts for community mental health and substance use disorder services in the FY26 executive budget proposal. This investment would reduce staff vacancies, and turnover rates depending on provider type. The group also sent this sign-on letter to the Governor.
The Network Hosts 2024 Annual Awards Gala
Nov.01.2024
On October 28th, the Network hosted its 2024 Annual Awards Gala. Members and partners across the entire supportive housing sector joined to celebrate our incredible community, to honor two Outstanding Tenants of the Year – Maria del Consuelo Rodriguez and Sean Butterfield -- and, last but not least, to network.
September October Community Corner
Oct.31.2024
The Network celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, and honored Domestic Violence Awareness Month with spotlights on social media.
Sean Butterfield, Outstanding Tenant of the Year
Oct.30.2024
“I've seen Sean grow through a lot of trials and tribulations,” said Frank Amalfitano, President and CEO at United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) on Long Island. “He has dealt with the problems as they came, asked for assistance as needed and handled the problems without panic and regret. And he always puts his family first.”