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.
New study supports widespread call for 35,000 units of supportive housing statewide
Nov.04.2015
Legislators from around New York State support a robust NY/NY4.
There have been bipartisan calls for 35,000 new units of supportive housing across the state in recent weeks, most notably in Rochester and in Buffalo, as well as in New York City.
The Network Brings Richard Gere and Oren Moverman to Supportive Housing
Sep.18.2015
Photo on left: Casimiro Torres, Sherry Goldstein, Richard Gere, & Joanne Page; and, on the right: Georgiette Morgan-Thomas, Cynthia Stuart, Laura Mascuch, Joe Hallmark, Edline Jacquet, Oren Moverman, Richard Gere.
On August 17th, the Network brought actor and homelessness advocate Richard Gere and director and screenwriter Oren Moverman to visit supportive housing residences in Manhattan. On the eve of releasing their hard-hitting and beautiful movie about homelessness, Time Out of Mind, the actor and director were eager to hear more detail about how supportive housing offers a bridge to a new life for chronically homeless individuals.
Continue Reading …Walton Avenue Residence Groundbreaking
Aug.13.2015
Breaking the ground for Jericho Project's Walton Avenue residence.
On July 7th, Jericho Project broke ground in the Bronx for a new affordable and supportive housing project, Walton Avenue Residence, which will provide homes for homeless veterans and young adults. The project is scheduled to open in the spring of 2017. The planned complex will feature 89 units of housing, with 56 units set aside for veterans, and 33 units for young adults. Located a few blocks from the Trenton Avenue station, Walton Avenue will provide tenants with a mix of energy-efficient affordable and supportive housing, with easy access to Manhattan.
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