The Network hosts its 20th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference
Jun.29.2022
On June 2nd over 1,300 members of the supportive housing community joined the Network for its 20th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference. After a two year hiatus, the conference again featured 23 panels with experts sharing updates and best practices in policy, social services and development.
Continue Reading …HSI Opens The Bedford
Jun.27.2022
On June 22nd Housing and Services Inc. (HSI) joined government and project partners to open a new affordable/supportive housing residence, The Bedford, which is creating 108 new apartments, including 66 supportive housing units for families and seniors. HSI will provide on-site services funded by NYC 15/15.
Continue Reading …Breaking Ground Opens Betances Residence
Jun.16.2022
On June 16th Breaking Ground joined elected officials and project partners to celebrate the opening of new affordable/supportive housing project, Betances Residence.
Continue Reading …NYC Mayor Launches Housing Plan at Breaking Ground’s 90 Sands
Jun.16.2022
On June 14th, NYC Mayor Eric Adams joined his administration’s housing leaders and impacted experts to launch the City’s new housing plan: Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness. Read the Network’s overview and plan highlights here.
Continue Reading …FY 2023 Adopted NYC Budget and Housing Blueprint
Jun.15.2022
On Monday, June 13th, the City Council voted to adopt the FY 2023 Budget, which will take effect on July 1st. The expense budget is $101.1 billion, which is a $1.4 billion increase over April’s executive budget proposal, and a $2.4 billion increase over the adopted FY 2022 budget.
Continue Reading …WellLife Network’s Cypress Avenue Residence Opens
Jun.09.2022
Friends and partners of WellLife Network’s Cypress Avenue Residence gathered June 9th to celebrate the opening of their 66-unit affordable/supportive building in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens. More than ten years in the creation, the project is the first supportive residence in the area and will provide homes to 40 formerly homeless individuals and families as well as 26 low-income households.
Continue Reading …RiseBoro Community Partnership Opens 50 Penn
Jun.09.2022
On June 9th, RiseBoro Community Partnership, joined project and government partners to celebrate the opening of a new affordable/supportive housing development, 50 Penn. Located in Cypress Hills, the residence will create 218 new affordable apartments, including 42 supportive units for formerly homeless seniors. RiseBoro will provide on-site services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI).
Continue Reading …#JustPay Rally for 5.4% Human Services COLA in Final Budget
May.26.2022
On May 25th, the Network joined the Human Services Council (HSC) and human services workers from nonprofits across the City for a #JustPay rally to urge the Mayor and City Council to include $86 million for a 5.4% COLA for the human services sector in the final budget.
Continue Reading …The Bridge Breaks Ground on Bridge Rockaway
May.19.2022
On May 17th, The Bridge, together with Mega Contracting and Greenpoint Manufacturing & Design Center (GMDC), gathered to celebrate the literal groundbreaking for a groundbreaking new development - Bridge Rockaway - that combines 174 affordable apartments including 87 supportive with manufacturing space for up to 12 local businesses who will lease the space for below market rents.
Continue Reading …Institute for Community Living Opens 50 Nevins
May.10.2022
On May 9th, partners and supporters from both the State and City, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, gathered to celebrate the opening of the Institute for Community Living’s new 129-unit supportive/affordable residence, built in part on the grounds of ICL’s first residence, which opened 35 years ago. The new building will provide 129 new apartments including 78 units for a mix of formerly homeless veterans, young adults and individuals coping with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
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