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HELP USA Breaks Ground on HELP ONE Buildings A & B
Feb.28.2022
On a brisk February 24th, HELP USA joined project partners to break ground on HELP ONE buildings A and B. Once complete, HELP ONE will be a four-building affordable and supportive housing residence with over 500 affordable and supportive apartments. Buildings A and B will create 255 of the units, 154 of which are supportive for youth, individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. Supportive services will be provided by HELP though the NYC 15/15 Program.
Network Advocates for Increased NYSSHP Rates and Inclusion in 5.4% COLA
Feb.28.2022
On February 2, 2022, Executive Director Laura Mascuch provided testimony at the New York State Legislature’s budget hearing on human services calling on the legislature to include OTDA’s New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) in the 5.4% COLA included in the Governor’s budget and for the program rates to be adjusted to be aligned with the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative rates.
Much Ado About Donna
Feb.25.2022
Donna Colonna, who is retiring as CEO of Services for the UnderServed (S:US) at the end of this month will decidedly be missed. And while the excellent summary of her 50 years of service, including the last 25 at SUS) is comprehensive, it is not enough. Her contributions to supportive housing have been legion on every level: turbocharging S:US’s development of new supportive housing, innovating new practices to improve services, taking every opportunity to use new service options to improve care and being a thought leader on the intersection of housing, health and behavioral health.
New York City FY 23 Preliminary Budget Analysis
Feb.23.2022
On February 16, Mayor Adams released the FY 23 Preliminary Budget, totaling $98.5 billion, $4 billion less than the current fiscal year.
NYC Supportive Housing COVID-19 Updates
Feb.08.2022
DOHMH developed a Q&A in response to supportive housing provider questions, also included is up-to-date COVID-19 guidance and resources.