Categories: Funding, New York State, New York City
11.25.2015
A widespread call for a robust NY/NY 4.
Just in case you missed it:
The Network, as part of a diverse coalition including Republican and Democrat elected officials, faith leaders and more than 300 other organizations, has been advocating for a meaningful commitment to supportive housing statewide that meets the need. Support for the campaign has been extraordinary. On Monday, Senators Young and Amedore appeared on Capitol Tonight discussing their support of a 35,000 unit commitment, having been two of the 26 Republican and Democrat Senators who signed a letter to the Governor with the same message. Read more here.
On November 13, legislators and community leaders in Long Island joined together to support the 35,000 unit ask, emphasizing supportive housing’s power in meeting the complex needs of homeless veterans and their families. Read more here.
Last Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the largest commitment to supportive housing in history: $2.6 billion to create 15,000 units over 15 years. Read more here.
Last Thursday, the NYC Council held a hearing on a resolution supporting a robust City/State commitment to supportive housing in the face of horrific levels of homelessness. Read more here.