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The Network’s Friday Forums: Supporting Staff During COVID-19
Nov.05.2020
Supportive housing essential workers are the unsung heroes of COVID-19 – putting their own lives at risk to serve the most vulnerable. Though under-resourced, supportive housing agencies stepped up and found creative ways to provide support to their staff through these unprecedented times. Raihana Bosse, Program Director at Henry Street Settlement, Mark Jennings, Associate Executive Director at Project FIND, Adina Barbosa, Deputy Chief Program Officer at CUCS, and Fred Shack, Chief Executive Officer at Urban Pathways, discussed ways in which their respective organizations rose to the challenge and supported their frontline staff. The conversation was moderated by Jeannette Ruffins, Chief Executive Officer at West End Residences.
One Shot Deal Workshop
Nov.05.2020
The Network, in partnership with Legal Services of New York (LSNY), hosted a training on One Shot Deals. Jack Newton, Director of Public Benefits & LGBTQ Advocacy at LSNY, walked participants through the ins and outs of Emergency Assistance Grants, widely referred to as "One Shot Deals." This workshop discussed strategies for getting One Shot Deals approved, reviewed the prerequisite public benefits necessary to obtain certain Emergency Assistance Grants, and provided opportunities for attendees to apply lessons learned to real-life scenarios. Watch the presentation and find related resources below.
The Network’s Friday Forums: Harm Reduction & COVID-19
Nov.04.2020
Supportive housing tenants have been extremely isolated during COVID-19, which can lead to increased substance use and other risky behaviors. Renowned harm reduction and supportive housing consultant Nina Herzog and Executive Director of Joseph’s House and Shelter Kevin O’Connor explored the principles of harm reduction, its application in supportive housing, and how these strategies can be best utilized during COVID-19. The conversation was moderated by Diane Louard-Michel, Executive Director of Lantern Community Services.
October Community Corner
Nov.02.2020
As advocates for vulnerable and marginalized communities, we are committing to active anti-racism and inclusivity. Each month, our Community Corner will highlight media focused on an overarching theme that helps us understand and interrupt white supremacy and other forms of oppression. We invite you on this journey with us wherever you may be in the process. Additionally, we will ask our community to make recommendations that we will highlight. You can make a recommendation here.
Community Access Breaks Ground on River Avenue
Nov.02.2020
On a rainy October 29th, elected officials and funding and development partners joined Community Access for the groundbreaking of 1159 River Avenue. The residence will have 245 affordable and supportive units - 148 supportive - for individuals living with mental health concerns, individuals and families with histories of homelessness, and low income families.