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Governor Hochul Releases SFY 2025 Executive Budget
Jan.17.2024
The Governor released the SFY 2025 Executive Budget on January 16th, totaling $233 billion (a 4.5% increase in spending). The Network is continuing to review the details and will follow up as any additional information is revealed.
The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s FY 2024-2025 Proposed Executive Budget
Jan.16.2024
While we recognize the state’s fiscal constraints and appreciate Governor Hochul’s commitment of critical resources to address the mounting mental health crisis, we are disappointed that her proposed spending plan overlooks the significant role supportive housing plays in protecting the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Speech
Jan.11.2024
Governor Hochul’s continued recognition of the urgent need to address New York’s housing shortage and intensifying behavioral health crisis with increased resources and attention is yet another sign that she is serious about solving the challenges that matter most to New Yorkers. However, if she is going to meaningfully solve either, it’s essential that she prioritize a sector not explicitly mentioned in her State of the State Address: supportive housing.
SROs Now Eligible For HCR’s Supportive Housing Preservation Program
Jan.04.2024
The Network is pleased to report that Governor Hochul and New York State Homes and Community Renewal have clarified that Single Room Occupancy supportive housing residences are eligible for the state’s Supportive Housing Preservation Program. $50 million in capital will be specifically dedicated to this effort. This funding may be used to upgrade SRO housing into studio apartments if practical. If not, a waiver of the design guidelines may be requested. The Network urges our members with this type of housing to check out the term sheet.
The Racial Equity in Supportive Housing Workgroup Celebrates Second Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing Cohort Graduation
Dec.18.2023
On December 15th, the Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) Workgroup celebrated the second Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) Cohort Graduation ceremony at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. The 24-week RELISH mentorship program was created in 2022 by RESH, a volunteer affinity group made up of Black leaders at half a dozen nonprofit organizations. RESH’s mission is to advocate for policies and practices that advance racial and wage equity and improve the quality of life for Black people connected to the supportive housing sector.