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Essential Investments in Supportive Housing Included in NYC FY25 Adopted Budget
Jul.01.2024
On June 30th, Mayor Adams released the FY25 Adopted Budget, totaling $112.4 billion, which is over $5 billion more than the FY24 Adopted Budget. We are pleased to see that the City Council and Adams Administration heeded the calls of the sector to increase investments across the portfolio. The budget includes an additional $128 million in capital funding to develop more congregate supportive housing as part of the Network’s NYC 15/15 Reallocation Plan, the hard-fought cost of living adjustments for city-contracted human service workers, and the restoration of funds that will expand the Justice Involved Supportive Housing Initiative. These budget increases are a significant win, thanks to the persistent advocacy of the sector.
The Network’s Statement in Response to SCOTUS ruling on Johnson vs. Grants Pass
Jun.28.2024
The Supreme Court's distressing decision announced on June 28th is not only misguided, but inherently cruel. Homelessness is not a crime, period. The court’s ruling will undoubtedly lead to more unnecessary and dangerous interactions between law enforcement and the nation’s over 250,000 individuals who are forced to sleep outside because there are no other options. This decision fails to address the mounting crises contributing to the growing number of vulnerable people living on the streets such as our severe shortage of affordable housing, insufficient community based behavioral health supports and limited employment options. It is now more important than ever that state and city leaders adopt policies that treat homelessness as a policy failure, not an individual one. All people experiencing homelessness deserve respect and dignity – starting with the expansion of peer-led response to mental health incidents – and accelerate efforts to develop affordable and supportive units that are so desperately needed.
Fortune Society Breaks Ground on Castle III
Jun.25.2024
On June 24th, The Fortune Society joined project partners and elected officials to break ground on Castle III in East Harlem. Once complete this affordable and supportive housing residence will bring 82 new affordable apartments, including 58 supportive apartments for individuals with justice involvement experiencing homelessness. On-site services will be provided by The Fortune Society and funded by both NYC 15/15 and the New York State Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative though the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
DePaul Opens Port Byron Apartments
Jun.14.2024
On June 13th, DePaul joined project partners to celebrate the opening of the Port Byron Apartments. This new affordable and supportive housing residence includes 69 new affordable apartments, including 30 supportive in Port Byron. On-site services are provided by DePaul funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Helio Health Breaks Ground on Court Street Apartments
Jun.12.2024
On June 11th, Helio Health and Eagle Star Housing joined project partners to break ground on Court Street Apartments. When complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will create 111 affordable apartments, including 54 supportive, in Binghamton. Onsite services will be provided by Eagle Star Housing for veteran residents and by Helio Health for tenants with substance use disorders, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).