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The Network Participates in the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ (NAEH) Capitol Hill Day
Sep.26.2022
On September 14th the Network joined the National Alliance to End Homelessness for its Annual Capitol Hill Day. The Network, Urban Pathways and Care for the Homeless along with providers and advocates with lived experience from across New York State met with representatives from 20 congressional offices urging them to support two budget priorities: $3.6 billion in overall funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homeless Assistance Grants and $32.1 billion for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance account.
New Destiny Opens The Kira
Sep.26.2022
On September 20th, New Destiny, BFC Partners and SMJ Development along with well-wishers and partners celebrated the official opening of The Kira in Jamaica, Queens. The affordable/supportive residence provides homes to 139 households including 69 units for families coming from NYC domestic violence shelters. Onsite services funded by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are provided by New Destiny.
WSFSSH Cuts Ribbon on Mill Brook Terrace Apartments
Sep.26.2022
Having begun to rent up just before the COVID lock-down, staff, electeds and project partners were finally able to safely celebrate the opening of West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH)’s Mill Brook Terrace Apartments in the Bronx on September 13th. The apartment complex has created homes for 158 seniors, including 48 for supportive tenants.
Maclain Berhaupt Joins NYS Department of Health
Sep.12.2022
After just over 12 years of leading the Network’s state advocacy efforts, it is with both sadness and pride that we announce Maclain Berhaupt’s departure from the Network to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the NYS Department of Health. Steve Piasecki will be leading these efforts in the interim.
2022 Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative RFP Released
Sep.11.2022
The Network is pleased to let you know that the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) RFP has been released.