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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.
February Awareness Month Spotlights
Mar.03.2025
The Network celebrated Black History Month with member spotlights on social media.
2024 Tenant of the Year Nominee Celebration
Feb.19.2025
On February 18th the Network joined tenants nominated for the Network’s 2024 Outstanding Tenant of the Year award and supportive housing staff at Trinity Commons Parish Hall for a celebration.
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).
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.