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DePaul Opens Lock 7 Apartments
Sep.29.2022
On September 15th, DePaul joined with state officials and partners to celebrate the opening of Lock 7 Apartments in Oswego, New York. Constructed on the former site of the Breneman Company, Lock 7 features 80 affordable apartments, of which 40 are supportive, reserved for individuals and families experiencing homelessness including seniors and those living with mental illness. On-site services are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
NYS HCR Announces New HFA Term Sheets
Sep.26.2022
In September, new term sheets for the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) Affordable Rental Housing Program were announced. This funding supports the state’s 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and bond financing, along with several other capital programs. These funds are available through an open window procurement process.
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.