WSFSSH Opens WSFSSH at West 108th
Nov.01.2022
On a beautiful spring-like morning October 25th, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) held a joyous opening of their new supportive/affordable complex ‘WSFSSH at West 108’ with more than 100 partners, staff and well-wishers. The new complex is co-located with the new Valley Lodge shelter and provides 199 apartments for a mix of individuals and families, including 119 supportive.
Continue Reading …Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Opens Bishop Rene A. Valero Senior Residence
Oct.31.2022
On a sunny October 7th, Catholic Charities Progress of People’s Development Corporation (CCPOP), the affordable housing arm of Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, joined project and government partners for an opening and dedication ceremony for The Bishop Rene A. Valero Senior Residence. Located in Astoria, Queens this new affordable/supportive housing residence is creating 102 new affordable apartments, including 31 supportive for formerly homeless seniors. CCPOP will provide on-site social services funded through NYC 15/15 supportive housing initiative through the Department of Social Services.
Continue Reading …The Network Joins CCIT-NYC NYC for a Rally to Transform Mental Health Crisis Response in New York
Sep.30.2022
On September 29th the Network joined Correct Crisis Intervention Today NYC (CCIT-NYC) for a rally to transform mental health crisis responses in New York, held in memory of Miguel Richards, who was shot by NYPD during a wellness check requested by his landlord five years ago.
Continue Reading …New Destiny Opens The Kira
Sep.26.2022
On September 20th, New Destiny, BFC Partners and SMJ Development along with well-wishers and partners celebrated the official opening of The Kira in Jamaica, Queens. The affordable/supportive residence provides homes to 139 households including 69 units for families coming from NYC domestic violence shelters. Onsite services funded by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are provided by New Destiny.
Continue Reading …WSFSSH Cuts Ribbon on Mill Brook Terrace Apartments
Sep.26.2022
Having begun to rent up just before the COVID lock-down, staff, electeds and project partners were finally able to safely celebrate the opening of West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH)’s Mill Brook Terrace Apartments in the Bronx on September 13th. The apartment complex has created homes for 158 seniors, including 48 for supportive tenants.
Continue Reading …Community Access Breaks Ground on Baez Place
Aug.29.2022
Surrounded by elected officials, funders, and development partners, Community Access hosted a joyful groundbreaking on the morning of August 10th for Baez Place, its new affordable and supportive housing building in the Bronx.
Continue Reading …Services for the UnderServed Breaks Ground on Starhill
Aug.01.2022
On July 27th Services for the UnderServed (S:US) and Bronx Pro Group joined Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase I of their new affordable/supportive housing residence, Starhill. When complete, the residence will create 326 new units of affordable and supportive housing, including 200 supportive units for formerly homeless individuals with substance use disorders. S:US will provide on-site services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
Continue Reading …Project Renewal Opens Bedford Green House
Aug.01.2022
On the beautiful summer day of July 14th, Project Renewal joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams alongside government and project partners to celebrate the opening of Phase I of a new supportive/affordable housing complex, Bedford Green House in the Bronx. The first phase of Bedford Green has created 117 new affordable/supportive housing units, including 71 supportive for formerly homeless individuals and families. Project Renewal will provide on-site services funded by NY/NY III through NYC DOHMH and HRA (HASA).
Continue Reading …Deutsche Bank Releases 9th Round of DB SHARE! Deadline: September 8th
Jul.15.2022
Deutsche Bank asked us to share the release of its Supportive Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation Effort (SHARE) - Round 9 RFP. DB SHARE is a unique three-year funding opportunity for nonprofit supportive housing providers.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at NYC Council Committee on Housing and Buildings
Jul.14.2022
On July 1st, Network Director of Policy and Planning Rebecca Sauer testified at a hearing of the City Council’s Housing and Buildings Committee about the need to adjust the city’s current NYC 15/15 Initiative in order to meet the goal of accelerating supportive housing production by two years as laid out in the Housing Blueprint.
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