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Network Testifies Before Assembly Housing Hearing
Oct.29.2021
On October 27th, Executive Director Laura Mascuch provided the Network’s testimony at the New York State Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing’s public hearing. Assembly Members sought input from the affordable housing community on this past year’s progress on the existing five year housing plan and what elements should be included in a new five year affordable housing plan envisioned as part of next year’s state budget.
HSC launches #JustPay Campaign
Oct.29.2021
The Human Services Council launched the #JustPay Campaign, dedicated to “fighting to end government-sanctioned poverty wages for human services workers”. The campaign launched on Monday, October 25th with a week of action targeting the Mayor’s office, City Council, the Governor and incoming City Council members. Currently, the campaign is urging the City to include a 3% COLA in the November Budget Modification.
HoUSed Update
Oct.29.2021
On October 28th, President Biden announced the framework for the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest one-time investment in affordable housing in our nation’s history. We are happy to report that our top priorities are included, with $20 billion for new rental assistance and $15 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund. While the Build Back Better Act must still be passed in both the House and Senate, this is definitely a positive step and the result of all of your advocacy these last months. Thank you, and let’s all keep advocating until the Build Back Better Act is passed!
October Community Corner
Oct.29.2021
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a contentious topic of discussion over the past year, though many people don’t understand the origins of the theory and how it is applied in policy, legal, and historical contexts.
Housing Visions Opens Winston Gaskin Homes in Syracuse
Oct.29.2021
On Monday, October 25th, Housing Visions, the YWCA of Syracuse and partners gathered to celebrate the opening of the Winston Gaskin Homes, a preservation project that rehabilitated 20 buildings on Syracuse’s east side. The sixty-six unit project reserves twenty units for survivors of domestic violence and their families, with services provided by the YWCA of Syracuse that are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.