December HHAP awards announced
Jan.23.2017
Governor Cuomo and the Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance announced $14 million in Homeless Housing Assistance Program awards for six programs, including three new supportive housing projects. Awards were made through the state’s Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) to create a total of 110 supportive housing units. Of those 110 units, 62 units have service and operating funding from the first round of the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI).
20,000 Letters Campaign Launched to Urge Leaders to SIGN THE MOU
Nov.23.2016
On November 21, the Network, as part of the Campaign for NY/NY Housing, launched a new advocacy initiative to send 20,000 messages to our legislators in Albany – one for every supportive housing unit promised – to urge the Governor and Legislature to SIGN THE MOU TODAY and fulfill the supportive housing promise made last year!
If you haven’t done so already, click here to tell our legislative leaders to SIGN THE MOU!
Continue Reading …$21.6 Million Awarded for Eight New Supportive Housing Projects
Oct.24.2016
Governor Cuomo announced nearly $21.6 million in awards for eight supportive housing projects across New York State. Awards were made through the state’s Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) to create a total of 265 supportive housing units.
First Awards Announced for Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
Sep.19.2016
Last week, Governor Cuomo made the very first awards for the state’s new supportive housing services and operating program – Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). Awards went to 84 not-for-profit agencies, totaling over 100 separate projects. Almost 80% of the awards went to Network members.
These awards will provide the service and operating funding for 1,200 units of supportive housing, the state’s first year goal of the Governor’s 15 year commitment to develop 20,000 new supportive housing units across New York State.
Awardees will now be able to take these ESSHI conditional awards to secure capital funding for projects.
As more details become available, the Network will circulate information. Congratulations to all organizations that received awards.
Continue Reading …The Network Applauds Governor Cuomo for Advancing MOU
Sep.15.2016
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo directed the New York State Division of the Budget to execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to release approximately $2 billion in funding for the creation of more than 100,000 units of affordable and supportive housing over the next five years, including 6,000 units of supportive housing. It now is before the Legislature for their review.
Network Hosts HCBS Technical Assistance Webinar
Aug.22.2016
The Network over the past year has been working with members to help explore the State’s new Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program and the challenges and opportunities that exist with this new program for supportive housing providers.
NYS Homes & Community Renewal Releases Amended Multifamily Open Window Request for Proposals
Jun.27.2016
NYS Homes & Community Renewal has released an amended Multifamily Open Window Request for Proposals. This RFP which was originally released in April for highly ready projects, has now been amended to include $150 million for 1200 units of supportive housing STATEWIDE. This capital funding is intended to complement the recently released Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Request for Proposals for services and operating for the first 1,200 units of the state’s plan to create 20,000 units over the next 15 years. Applications will be accepted throughout the year with a final due date of March 1, 2017.
End of Session Agreement on Supportive Housing
Jun.23.2016
The Governor and NYS Legislative leaders closed out the 2016 session on June 18th with an agreement to make $150 million in new capital resources available for 1,200 units of supportive housing in this fiscal year. This capital funding is intended to complement the recently released request for proposals for services and operating to ensure timely completion of the first 1,200 units of the state’s plan to create 6,000 units of supportive housing over the next five years.
Senators Schumer and Cantwell Urge Congress to Expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
May.09.2016
Senator Maria Cantwell, the Network's Laura Mascuch, Senator Charles Schumer at The Door.
On April 22nd, Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) gathered together with the supportive housing community, government officials and advocates to urge Congress to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) using The Door’s and Phipps Houses’ East 9th Street residence as a backdrop.
Continue Reading …New York State SFY 2016-17 Budget PASSES - Major Supportive Housing Investment Included
Apr.01.2016
The New York State SFY 2016-17 budget passed on April 1st. While much of the public debate this year was focused on a minimum wage increase, paid family leave, and shifts in Medicaid costs, there are several areas of the budget that will impact the supportive housing community in the upcoming year. Budget highlights of particular interest include: