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New York State Budget Update
Apr.01.2015
The New York State SFY 2015-16 budget was passed early this morning, just a few hours after the April 1st deadline. Most importantly the budget contains much good news for Network members continuing to build on several successful supportive housing initiatives. Unfortunately, the budget does not include a larger statewide supportive housing agreement. Over the next several weeks, the Network will begin a post-budget advocacy campaign for an expansion of the program.
2015 Annual Meeting
Mar.31.2015
The Network’s Executive Director Laura Mascuch addressing members at the 2015 annual meeting.
One hundred and fifteen members of our community gathered for the Network’s annual meeting March 12th, to review the past year, meet our new Executive Director, hear from supportive housing’s new champion, Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi and, as always network. In addition to a looped slideshow of the 22 beautiful supportive housing residences opened by our members in 2014, there was a continuous slideshow of photos from events throughout 2014.
Supportive Housing Providers Honored by the NY State Assembly
Mar.09.2015
Reverend Georgiette Morgan-Thomas of Goddard Riverside Community Center and Assembly Member Keith Wright.
The New York State Assembly honored outstanding supportive housing providers from around the state on March 3, 2015 as part of our second lobby day of the year, another joint effort with Homeless Services United.
Reverend Georgiette Morgan-Thomas of Goddard Riverside Community Center said, “it was an honor to represent those who cannot represent themselves yesterday; having witnessed the benefits of NY/NY I, II and III, I understand the necessity of NY/NY4, as well as the need to increase funding for services to our homeless population, and feel passionate about helping our legislators understand the need. Being acknowledged and introduced to the entire Assembly for the work that I have done in housing was empowering and encouraging.”
The Network’s second Lobby Day of 2015 garners record turnout!
Mar.09.2015
Assembly Member Cathy Nolan with tenants and staff from Hour Children
The Network, along with Homeless Services United, brought a record group of 92 providers and tenants to Albany on March 3rd. Our second lobby day was extremely productive – we had 42 meetings with legislators and staff.
The Network Lobbies in Albany
Feb.17.2015
Front row from left to right: The Network’s Edline Jacquet, Jeff Nemetsky –Brooklyn Housing & Community Services Inc., Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Samelys Lopez & Eric Herman –Common Ground. Back row from left to right: Kate Milkens – Lantern Community Services, Evelyn Rodriguez – BronxWorks, Janet Miller – CAMBA, Elizabeth Hoffman- Citizens’ Committee for Children of NY
The Network, along with HSU, brought a 75-person strong force to Albany on February 3rd to lobby for an expanded statewide NY/NY 4 agreement and budget increases for critical supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs. Here is a slideshow from the day -- feel free to share!