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The Network Hosts a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing
Mar.15.2023
On March 14th the Network hosted a City Council Supportive Housing Briefing with Council Member Lincoln Restler at Breaking Ground’s 90 Sands residence. The Network outlined some supportive housing basics and how council members, staff and other elected officials can get involved, support and spur development in their districts.
The Network Celebrates the Past Year in Supportive Housing
Mar.10.2023
On March 9, 2023 the Network joined some 120 members of the supportive housing community for our 2023 Annual Meeting to reflect on and celebrate the past year in accomplishments and challenges as well as vote in the 2023 Board of Directors.
The Network Spotlights Black Leaders in Supportive Housing for Black History Month
Feb.27.2023
In honor of Black History Month, the Network spotlighted some incredible Black leaders in our supportive housing community. Among our vast network of providers, we highlighted Mark Jennings, Executive Director of Project FIND, and Starletta Smith, Executive Director of YWCA of the Greater Capital Region. We also highlighted the mentors and mentees from the very first graduating cohort of RESH’S Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) Mentorship Program and Marie Taylor, an outstanding tenant of the year nominee.
The Network Testifies at NYS Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services
Feb.27.2023
On February 13th, Network Upstate Coordinator Stephen Piasecki testified at a hearing of the New York State Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services, urging the state to increase funding for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) and to create a flexible Preservation Fund for existing supportive housing in the final State Budget.
The Network Testifies in Support of Bills Prioritizing Nonprofit Developers
Feb.27.2023
On February 23rd, the Network’s Associate Director of Engagement and Communications Joelle Ballam-Schwan delivered testimony to the New York City Council’s Housing & Buildings Committee in support of two proposed pieces of legislation: Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (Intro 196) and Public Land for Public Good (Intro 637), and spoke to how they would help further the production and expansion of supportive housing in New York City.