Mayor Announces Supportive Housing Task Force
Jan.13.2016
On January 12, Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Catholic Charities’ Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Residence to announce the formation of a Supportive Housing Task Force to help the city implement its plan to create 15,000 units of supportive housing over the next fifteen years. The Mayor was joined by HRA Commissioner Steve Banks, HPD Commissioner Vicki Been and many of the new task force members. The announcement is a momentous step forward in the preservation and development of supportive housing across New York.
Continue Reading …Widespread Call for a Robust NY/NY4 Agreement
Jan.07.2016
Major media from around New York State, and local media, continue to call on Governor Cuomo for 35,000 new units of supportive housing statewide to address the burgeoning crisis with chronic homelessness, particularly among the most vulnerable. These articles all appeared within the past month.
Continue Reading …Veteran Cadillac Man Finds a New Home After Decades on the St.: what a long strange trip it’s been
Dec.15.2015
Richard Gere embracing Cadillac at the NYC premiere of "Time Out of Mind;" Cadillac in his new apartment in Queens, with Loree Sutton, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs; Network's Cynthia Stuart and Sarah Schenck with Cadillac at the 2015 Supportive Housing Conference.
After nearly twenty years living on the street, Cadillac Man (aka Thomas Wagner), now 65, moved into a permanent home in Astoria, Queens, the first week of December, after a long saga dependent upon a series of serendipitous moments.
Continue Reading …Lynn’s Place Breaks Ground
Dec.14.2015
Lynn's Place breaks ground.
On December 1, Unique People Services broke ground in the Bronx for a new affordable and supportive housing project, Lynn’s Place, which will provide homes for a mix of formerly homeless individuals and low income families. Already five years in the making, the project is scheduled to open in the winter of 2017. The building will feature 69 units of housing, with 42 units of supportive housing for individuals with a mental illness and 27 units of affordable housing for individuals and families making less than 60% AMI. The development will also include community space on the ground floor, a sunken courtyard, a landscaped back yard and a green roof on the seventh floor.
Continue Reading …Rally Supporting NYC Council Resolution for 30,000 Unit NY/NY 4
Nov.25.2015
City Council Member Carlos Menchaca and Campaign 4 NYNY Housing rallyers
One day after Mayor de Blasio’s historic commitment to creating 15,000 units of supportive housing in New York City, the City Council held a hearing on a resolution calling on the City and State to negotiate a new NY/NY Agreement splitting the cost of creating 30,000 units. A press conference and rally that both celebrated the Mayor’s unprecedented commitment and encouraged the Governor to make a similar commitment preceded the hearing.
Continue Reading …Number of Supporters for 35,000 Units Keeps Growing
Nov.25.2015
Just in case you missed it:
The Network, as part of a diverse coalition including Republican and Democrat elected officials, faith leaders and more than 300 other organizations, has been advocating for a meaningful commitment to supportive housing statewide that meets the need. Support for the campaign has been extraordinary. On Monday, Senators Young and Amedore appeared on Capitol Tonight discussing their support of a 35,000 unit commitment, having been two of the 26 Republican and Democrat Senators who signed a letter to the Governor with the same message. Read more here.
Mayor de Blasio Announces $2.6 Billion Investment to Create 15,000 New Units of Supportive Housing
Nov.24.2015
We are relishing in the Mayor’s commitment, announced last week, to fund the largest contribution to supportive housing in history.
On November 18, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an unprecedented investment of 2.6 billion dollars to create 15,000 new units of supportive housing over the next 15 years. Please join us in THANKING him for his historic pledge.
Continue Reading …SUS House Warming for New Third Avenue Residence in the Bronx
Nov.06.2015
On the blustery afternoon of October 29, Services for the Underserved (SUS) welcomed guests to the House Warming of their new supportive housing residence at 3361 Third Avenue in the Morrisania neighborhood of the South Bronx. The residence, which provides 63 units of supportive housing to a mix of low-income and formerly homeless individuals, is a joint venture project between SUS, contractors Strategic Development and Construction Group, and BronxPro Group.
True Colors Bronx Residence Opens
Nov.06.2015
Cutting the ribbon at True Colors Bronx.
On a beautiful, sunny September 22, West End Residences held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newest permanent, supportive housing project, True Colors Bronx. The residence is modelled after the thriving True Colors Residence in Harlem, New York City’s first permanent, affordable housing residence with on-site support services for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. The residence provides 30 studio apartments for LGBTQ young adults. This new Bronx residence continues the partnership between West End Residences and Grammy award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper, and her manager, Lisa Barbaris.
Win’s The Glenmore Breaks Ground
Nov.04.2015
Dignitaries at Win's The Glenmore groundbreaking.
On October 19th, after 12 years in the making, Win broke ground in Brooklyn for a new affordable and supportive housing project, The Glenmore, which will provide homes for homeless individuals and families. The project is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017. The six-story building will feature 161 units of housing, with 96 units of supportive housing for families with disabilities and 65 units of affordable housing for individuals and families. The development will also include retail and community space on the ground floor as well as provide parking. Located a few blocks from the Broadway Junction station, The Glenmore will provide tenants with a mix of energy-efficient affordable and supportive housing and help anchor this part of Brownsville.