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Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens Breaks Ground on the Gail P. Duke Residence
Sep.20.2024
On September 19th, friends and partners of Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens gathered to break ground on the Catholic Charities Gail P. Duke Senior Residence which will create 141 apartments for older adults, 48 of them supportive. Onsite services will be provided by Catholic Charities funded by the NYC 15/15 initiative through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for 43 residents and New York State Office of Mental Health for five residents.
Tompkins Community Action Opens Asteri Ithaca
Aug.14.2024
On August 13th, Tompkins Community Action and the Vecino Group joined elected officials and project partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Asteri Ithaca. This new affordable and supportive housing residence and 55,000 square-foot conference center includes 181 new affordable apartments, including 40 supportive in downtown Ithaca. Support services are provided by Tompkins Community Action funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
City & State New York Honors Network Executive Director and Members
Aug.13.2024
On August 12th, City and State New York released their inaugural Above & Beyond: Social Services list to gain new appreciation for the talented and dedicated individuals powering New York’s human-centered agencies. The Network’s Executive Director, Pascale Leone was recognized as an exemplary leader dedicated to serving vulnerable New Yorkers. Pascale’s profile is spotlighted HERE. Network member agency leaders were also honored.
The Network Joins the City in Celebrating Record Supportive Housing Creation and Preservation
Jul.30.2024
On July 29th, the Network joined the Office of Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) to celebrate the announcement of back-to-back record-breaking numbers for supportive housing units developed and preserved in a single year, at Services for the UnderServed's new affordable and supportive residence, Melrose North. This year alone, the City created a record 1,500 new supportive housing homes and preserved an additional 649.
June/July Community Corner
Jul.29.2024
In July 1990, President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law which, for the first time, provided comprehensive civil rights to people with disabilities. Twenty-five years later, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared July Disability Pride Month to commemorate this significant legislation. This month serves as a time to honor the uniqueness and diversity of the disability community, challenging the stigma this community faces.