Home Leasing Opens Huntington Apartments
Jul.23.2025
On July 22nd, Home Leasing and Eagle Star Housing joined project partners to celebrate the opening of Huntington Apartments, which was previously home to the iconic Huntington Building. This new residence brings new 53 affordable apartments, including 27 supportive apartments for homeless veterans, to the Village of Seneca Falls. On-site services are provided by Eagle Star Housing, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Continue Reading …Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Opens Village Grove Apartments
Jun.18.2025
On June 17th, project partners and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services’ (INHS) Village Grove Apartments, a new affordable and supportive housing residence in the Village of Trumansburg, New York. The two-story elevator building and two townhome buildings provide 46 homes including seven for veterans, and three for survivors of domestic violence. On-site services are provided by the Salvation Army Ithaca Corps and the Advocacy Center, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The project also provided funding to build the Trumansburg Community Nursery School.
Continue Reading …9th Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) RFP Released
Jun.04.2025
The 9th Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP) was recently released. This continues the state’s initiative to create 20,000 units of supportive housing in 15 years and will provide ongoing services and operating funding for the next 1,400 units.
Continue Reading …Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) RFP Released
May.16.2025
The Network is pleased to let you know that the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released by the NYS Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) and the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The RFP was released on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and HHAC will accept applications, by mail or hand delivery, beginning Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am.
Continue Reading …FY 2025-26 Adopted State Budget Analysis
May.15.2025
The FY 25-26 State Budget has passed on May 8th, 2025. The Network appreciates the support of our key advocacy priorities. Read our statement here.
Continue Reading …The Network’s Statement in Response to the Adopted 2025-26 State Budget
May.09.2025
At a time of great uncertainty, Governor Hochul and the state Legislature made important progress by investing in housing and services to protect our most vulnerable New Yorkers.
Continue Reading …WellLife Network Breaks Ground on Medford Gardens
Apr.16.2025
On April 15th, WellLife Network joined project partners to break ground on Medford Gardens. Once complete this affordable and supportive housing residence will bring 66 affordable apartments, including 33 supportive, to Brookhaven in Suffolk County. Onsite services will be provided by WellLife Network, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Department of Mental Health.
Continue Reading …One House Budgets Released
Mar.11.2025
We are deeply grateful for the recognition of supportive housing in the one-house budget resolutions released by the Senate and Assembly leadership, which include significant additional investments to house and protect New Yorkers who have experienced homelessness and are at risk.
Continue Reading …The Network Testifies at NYC Council General Welfare Hearing and NYS Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services
Feb.13.2025
On February 12th, Network Director of Policy, Tierra Labrada, testified at the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare HASA Oversight Hearing highlighting the challenges in the referral process, the lack of data transparency and the cost of inaction. On February 12th, Network Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Zangen testified at the New York State Senate and Assembly Joint Budget Hearing on Human Services to advocate for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP).
Continue Reading …The Network Hosts its 2025 Annual State Lobby Day
Feb.04.2025
On February 3rd the Network hosted its 2025 State Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Albany. Over 200 supportive housing staff and tenants from across the State joined us to advocate for critical funding for supportive housing programs: the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) and the Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP), to pass the Supportive Housing Modernization Act (S136/A2134), and include a 7.8% investment in the human services sector in the final state budget. The day included more than 70 meetings with representatives, a lunch program and a press conference.
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