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CARES of NY Opens Second Street Family Apartments and Elm Street Estates in Albany
Aug.02.2022
On June 28th, CARES of NY joined with government partners and elected officials for the grand opening of Second Street Family Apartments and Elm Street Estates in Albany. These two new supportive housing residences are creating 15 new homes for formerly homeless individuals, youth, and young parents. Social services will be provided by CARES of NY, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Citizen Advocates Breaks Ground on Harison Place
Aug.02.2022
On July 19th, Citizen Advocates joined project and government partners to break ground on a new affordable/supportive housing residence, Harison Place. When complete it will create 40 new units of affordable housing – 20 of which will be supportive – in Malone, New York. Citizen Advocates will provide onsite services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) through New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
New York State HCR Announces Winter 2022 9% Awards
Aug.02.2022
New York State Homes and Community Renewal announced the Winter 2022 9% awards on July 8th, 2022.
July Community Corner
Aug.01.2022
July was Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. Bebe Moore Campbell was a writer, teacher, NPR commentator and advocate for mental health, particularly for the Black community.
Lakeview Health Services Opens West End Heights
Aug.01.2022
On June 21st Lakeview Health Services joined partners and residents for the grand opening of their newest affordable and supportive housing residence, West End Heights in Ithaca, New York. The newly constructed building creates 60 apartments, including 18 supportive for formerly homeless individuals. Services for these units are provided on-site by Lakeview Health Services and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). Additionally, 20 units will house individuals who are residents in Lakeview’s congregate living programs, certified by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the remaining 22 apartments are low-income community units.