Network Advocates for Increased NYSSHP Rates and Inclusion in 5.4% COLA
Feb.28.2022
On February 2, 2022, Executive Director Laura Mascuch provided testimony at the New York State Legislature’s budget hearing on human services calling on the legislature to include OTDA’s New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) in the 5.4% COLA included in the Governor’s budget and for the program rates to be adjusted to be aligned with the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative rates.
Continue Reading …NYS HCR Announced 9% Awards
Jan.31.2022
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) announced the Summer 2021 9% Multifamily awards in December. A total of 21 affordable housing projects received awards, two thirds of which have a supportive housing component resulting in funding 277 supportive out of a total of 1,178 affordable (24%). In all, the announcement included $23 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, which will generate over $200 million in private investments. An additional $23 million in Supportive Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP) as well as several other capital resources are included in the spring awards.
Continue Reading …NYSSHP Funding Announced
Jan.28.2022
On December 16th, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced $40 million in funding under its New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) $39 million of which renews funding for existing programs, and $691,000 for 6 newly funded agencies. NYSSHP provides a small amount of services funding to serve homeless individuals, young adults and families in more than 17,000 units of supportive housing statewide, 10,000 of which are in NYC in partnership with the Department of Homeless Services.
Continue Reading …ESSHI 6th Year Conditional Awards Announced
Jan.28.2022
Governor Hochul announced the 6th year of conditional Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) awards in December. A total of 192 projects totaling over 7,800 supportive housing units received conditional awards for service and operating funding. Over 80% of these projects (155) are proposed by Network members. A portion of these projects – at least 1,400 units in total – will move into the permanent pipeline over the next twelve months. This marks the first time that ESSHI conditional awards have an additional year to secure capital funding.
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 …FHLBNY Awards Announced
Jan.28.2022
On December 21, 2021, The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced the 2021 Affordable Housing Program awards. Supportive housing is included in 14 out of 23 awards in New York State. These awards include both rehabilitation and new units, and cover a wide array of supportive housing, from Vital Brooklyn to Ogdensburg. The funds range from first funding in to final gap filler. Congratulations to the Network members that are part of these supportive housing projects:
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 …Governor Releases SFY 2023 Executive Budget
Jan.19.2022
The Governor released the SFY 2023 $216.3 billion Executive Budget yesterday. It includes substantial provisions, many of which the Network advocated for, to help existing supportive housing programs as well as continuing to expand new supportive housing development across New York State.
Continue Reading …Network 2022 State of the State Summary
Jan.06.2022
Governor Hochul delivered her 2022 State of the State address today. We are thrilled to see that housing and homelessness are a large part of the administration’s agenda, including our collective advocacy ask for 10,000 units of supportive housing be included as part of a new 5 year affordable housing plan. In response to this news the Network has released the following statement:
Continue Reading …Build Back Better Moves Forward
Nov.30.2021
On November 19th the House approved President Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act, which would amount to the largest single investment in affordable housing in 75 years, $150 billion. The Network has been a state partner of the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s HoUSed Campaign, a national campaign advocating for significant federal investments in affordable and supportive housing. The legislation now goes to the Senate for consideration. The BBB Act currently includes:
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