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.
Continue Reading …James Emmick, Outstanding Neighbor of the Year
Nov.19.2025
“He’s one of the most determined and humble people I’ve ever met,” said Jonathan Olsen, Program Director at Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach’s Nielsen House. “After everything he’s overcome, he still wakes up every day grateful and eager to help the men who come after him. His story is one of real transformation.”
Continue Reading …Helen Taylor, Outstanding Neighbor of the Year
Nov.19.2025
“Helen has an unmatched ability to lift others up,” said Angela Scott, Associate Vice President for Congregate Housing at Fortune Society. “She’s turned her lived experience into leadership using her voice to fight for fairness and her kindness to create community.”
Continue Reading …The Network Co-Sponsors the 16th Annual Housing & Support Services Conference
Nov.07.2025
On November 5th and 6th, the Network was proud to co-sponsor the 16th Annual Housing & Support Services Conference in Niagara Falls, NY.
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its First-Ever Home Health Agency Vendor Expo
Sep.29.2025
As part of our Healthy Aging in Supportive Housing workgroup, providers identified a clear need to learn more about trusted Home Health Agencies and the ways they can support older tenants. To help meet this need, we hosted our first-ever virtual Home Health Vendor Expo on Thursday, September 25th.
Continue Reading …Network Hosts Emergency #SavetheCoC Rally
Sep.26.2025
On September 25th, nearly 70 supportive housing advocates, providers, and tenants gathered with the Network for an Emergency #SaveTheCoC Rally in New York City.
Continue Reading …The Network Co-Leads NAEH Virtual Capitol Hill Day
Sep.22.2025
On September 17th, the Network, in collaboration with Care for the Homeless co-led a cohort of nearly 200 advocates from across New York State as a part of the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ virtual annual Capitol Hill Day.
Continue Reading …The Network Rallies & Testifies at New York City Council on Impacts of Federal Budget Cuts on New York City
Sep.16.2025
On Monday, September 15th, the Network stood in partnership with the Homes Can't Wait Coalition to rally against harmful federal budget cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and housing. Following the rally, the Network testified at a New York City Council oversight hearing on the devastating impacts these cuts would have on New Yorkers—particularly those relying on supportive housing.
Continue Reading …The Network Joins Elected Officials and Advocates to Celebrate the Passing of Intro 1100, the “Jail is Not a Home” Bill
Aug.15.2025
On August 14th, the Network was proud to stand with Council Member Carlina Rivera, Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) and The Fortune Society to celebrate the passage of Intro 1100, the "Jail is Not a Home" bill.
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