City Council Response to Mayor’s FY23 Preliminary Budget
Apr.28.2022
The NYC Council recently released its response to Mayor Adams’ FY 23 Preliminary Budget.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at New York City Council Hearings
Apr.06.2022
In March, the Network and members testified at New York City Council Preliminary Budget Hearings.
Continue Reading …HELP USA Breaks Ground on HELP ONE Buildings A & B
Feb.28.2022
On a brisk February 24th, HELP USA joined project partners to break ground on HELP ONE buildings A and B. Once complete, HELP ONE will be a four-building affordable and supportive housing residence with over 500 affordable and supportive apartments. Buildings A and B will create 255 of the units, 154 of which are supportive for youth, individuals and families who have experienced homelessness. Supportive services will be provided by HELP though the NYC 15/15 Program.
Continue Reading …New York City FY 23 Preliminary Budget Analysis
Feb.23.2022
On February 16, Mayor Adams released the FY 23 Preliminary Budget, totaling $98.5 billion, $4 billion less than the current fiscal year.
Continue Reading …Mayor Adams Appoints Affordable Housing Leadership Team
Jan.31.2022
On Sunday January 30th, Mayor Adams announced the team that will lead his administration’s affordable/supportive housing strategy, which will be led by lifelong housing advocate Jessica Katz as the City’s first Chief Housing Officer. Adolfo Carrión Jr. will serve as Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Eric Enderlin will continue serving as the President of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC).
Continue Reading …The Network’s Behavioral Health Advocacy
Jan.28.2022
On December 21st, the Network joined a coalition of behavioral health advocates for a virtual rally to call for a 5.4% COLA and a $500 million investment in workforce, services, and support in the Executive Budget. The rally followed a media forum held at the state capitol on December 16th.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at New York City Council and New York State Assembly Hearings
Jan.28.2022
Over the past months, the Network has testified at the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Committee on General Welfare Oversight as well as the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services.
Continue Reading …The Network and HSC Host #JustPay Rally for 3% Human Services COLA
Nov.30.2021
The Network and the Human Service Coalition (HSC) gathered with human services workers from supportive housing and other nonprofit organizations alongside elected officials to urge the City to include a 3% COLA for the workforce in the November budget modification.
Continue Reading …The Bridge Officially Opens 3500 Park Avenue Apartments
Nov.30.2021
On November 3rd, government and project partners joined The Bridge and tenants to formally celebrate the opening of 3500 Park Avenue Apartments, a new affordable and supportive housing residence in the Bronx. With 115 units of which 69 are supportive, this new residence will serve individuals experiencing homelessness, including adults with mental illness, veterans with disabilities and the elderly. Supportive services are provided by The Bridge and funded through the NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI).
Continue Reading …The Community Builders and BronxWorks open Park Haven Apartments
Nov.30.2021
On the first day of November, The Community Builders (TCB) and BronxWorks joined with project partners to celebrate the opening of Park Haven Apartments, a new affordable and supportive residence in the Bronx providing homes to 178 families and individuals, including 50 formerly homeless households.
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