The Network Hosts a Young Adult Employment Resources Vendor Expo
Jan.16.2026
On January 15th the Network hosted a virtual Young Adult Employment Resources Vendor Expo, designed to connect providers with trusted employment resources to better support young adult tenants in supportive housing.
Continue Reading …The Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing Fourth Cohort Graduates
Dec.16.2025
On December 12th, the fourth cohort of the Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) program celebrated their graduation at The Mezzanine by Liberty Church.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its 2025 Annual Awards Gala
Nov.24.2025
On November 17th, the Network hosted its 2025 Annual Awards Gala. Members and partners across the entire supportive housing sector joined to celebrate our incredible community, to honor Unsung Heroes and Outstanding Neighbors of the Year, and to network.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Julie Duncan, Director, Bureau of Housing Development and Support, NYS Office of Mental Health
Nov.21.2025
Julie Duncan is an architect of supportive housing policy across New York State. As Director of the Bureau of Housing Development and Support at the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), she oversees the department’s extensive portfolio of housing and homeless services and manages the agency’s community capital appropriations, ensuring that resources are directed where they are needed most to support vulnerable New Yorkers living with mental health concerns.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Rick Umholtz, Deputy Commissioner of Housing and Refugee Services, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
Nov.21.2025
Rick Umholtz has dedicated his career to protecting our state’s most vulnerable — individuals and families experiencing homelessness, refugees, repatriated U.S. citizens, and survivors of human trafficking.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Jamie Neckles, Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of Mental Health, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Nov.21.2025
Jamie’s work embodies one of supportive housing’s core tenants — that everyone deserves to receive the assistance they need to remain stably housed.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero Honoree: Kim Darga, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Development, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Nov.21.2025
As Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Development at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) — the nation’s largest municipal housing agency — Kim Darga plays a leading role in shaping the future of affordable housing across the five boroughs.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Craig Retchless, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Human Resources Administration’s Office of Supportive Housing and Specialized Services
Nov.21.2025
As Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Supportive Housing and Specialized Services at the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), Craig Retchless leads efforts that connect some of the City’s most vulnerable residents to safe, stable, and healthy living environments—places where individuals and families receive the services that help them build better, more independent lives.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Brett Hebner, Vice President of Multifamily Finance and Development, NYS Homes and Community Renewal
Nov.21.2025
In just the past five years, Brett Hebner has led a team responsible for financing nearly 9,000 affordable and supportive housing units across 145 projects — providing thousands of New Yorkers with safe, stable homes.
Continue Reading …Unsung Hero: Dana Greenberg, Director, Bureau of Housing and Support Services, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Nov.21.2025
For over two decades, Dana Greenberg has dedicated her career to strengthening New York State’s housing and homelessness initiatives. As the Director of the Bureau of Housing and Support Services (BHSS) at the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Dana provides visionary leadership for housing programs that create stability and opportunity for thousands of New Yorkers in need.
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