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Father John McVean Passes
Dec.23.2024
Sadly, on December 20th, our community lost the last of the ‘fathers of supportive housing’: Father John McVean of St. Francis Friends of the Poor. Father McVean along with Father John Felice created the very first supportive housing residence, what came to be known as St. Francis 1. His legacy is enormous, having spurred a model of safe dignified housing that, in the 44 years since its inception has now grown to homes for more than 62,000 individuals and families.
The Racial Equity in Supportive Housing Workgroup Celebrates Third Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing Cohort Graduation
Dec.16.2024
On December 13th, the Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) Workgroup celebrated the third Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) Cohort Graduation ceremony at the Mezzanine by Liberty Church in New York City.
New York City Council Passes “City of Yes”
Dec.09.2024
Yesterday, the New York City Council passed the “City of Yes For Housing Opportunity.” The final approved version includes critical negotiations from the Council’s “City for All” plan, which were negotiated last month when passing the NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee of Land Use. A full summary of the modified proposal is available here. Read the Network's statement here.
Samaritan Daytop Village Breaks Ground on Highbridge
Dec.06.2024
On a blustery December 5th, Samaritan Daytop Foundation and Samaritan Daytop Village (SDV) along with supporters and partners celebrated breaking ground on Highbridge, a 316-unit supportive/affordable building alongside a 106-unit family shelter. Highbridge is SDV’s first new construction fully supportive residence with 190 supportive units for individuals and families and 125 affordable apartments. Samaritan Daytop Village will provide onsite supportive services to tenants under the NYC 15/15 Initiative funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
The Doe Fund Opens The Plains
Nov.25.2024
On November 22nd, The Doe Fund joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of The Plains in the Bronx. The new supportive/affordable residence has created 98 affordable apartments, including 49 supportive for individuals with histories of chronic homelessness with 20 of those reserved for seniors. On-site support services are provided by The Doe Fund funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Department of Health.