The Network Hosts its 2026 State Lobby Day

On February 5, the Supportive Housing Network of New York brought more than 200 advocates from across the state to Albany for our 2026 State Lobby Day. Together, we held 65+ meetings with lawmakers and rallied at the Capitol’s Million Dollar Staircase to demand strong investments in supportive housing in the final 2026–2027 State Budget.

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2025 Neighbor of the Year Nominee Celebration Breakfast

On January 30th, the Network joined tenants nominated for the Network’s 2025 Outstanding Neighbor of the Year award with supportive housing staff at Raymour and Flannigan Furniture Store and Studio for a celebratory breakfast. 

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The Network Hosts its 2026 Annual Meeting

On Thursday, February 26th, the Network joined over 140 members of the supportive housing community for our 2026 Annual Meeting to celebrate a year of progress in supportive housing, welcome our new board slate, and connect with colleagues from across the state.

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Urban Pathways Chief Executive Officer & Network Board Vice Chair Frederick Shack Retires

Effective January 1, 2026, after nearly two decades of exemplary service and leadership, Frederick Shack has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Urban Pathways and the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s board of directors, concluding a remarkable chapter for New York’s supportive housing community. 

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The Network’s Statement in Response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s NYSSHP Grant Awards

The Supportive Housing Network of New York (The Network) released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of grant awards for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) using the enhanced funding approved in the 2025-26 state budget: 

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New York City FY27 Preliminary Budget Summary

On February 17, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the City’s FY2027 Preliminary Budget totaling $127 billion. The administration identified a $12 billion inherited budget deficit, attributing it in part to prior underfunding in key areas, including supportive housing.

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The Network Provides Public Comment at Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting

On February 25th, Network Director of Programs and Engagement Joelle Ballam-Schwan provided public comment at the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting. 

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NYS HCR 9% Awards Announced

On February 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $240 million in tax credits and subsidies was awarded to create and preserve 1,800 affordable, modern homes in 27 housing developments across New York. Supportive Housing is a component of 17 (63%) of those projects, totaling 504 units.



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On a celebratory February 18th, Lantern Organization and Lantern Community Services, Mayor Mamdani, project partners and elected officials, celebrated the groundbreaking of Timbale Terrace. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive housing residence will create 341 affordable apartments, including 97 supportive housing units, in East Harlem. Lantern Community Services will provide on-site services funded through NYC 15/15 administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). 

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YWCA NorthEastern New York Breaks Ground on Harbor House

On February 25th, YWCA NorthEastern New York (YWCA NENY) and Xenolith Partners LLC joined their project partners and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of Harbor House. Harbor House rehabilitates the existing YWCA building to preserve 42 homes and once complete, additionally a new supportive housing residence will also bring 54 apartments for women and their families to YWCA NENY’s existing campus in Schenectady’s Stockade District.

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NYC DOHMH Living in Place NetWorkshop

On February 18th the Network hosted a NetWorkshop on NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)’s Living in Place Program, which supports older adults with serious mental illness to safely age in place in their homes. The session provided an overview of the program model, services offered, and how providers can engage with or refer to Living in Place service providers. 


See the recording HERE.

See the slides HERE.

See DOHMH’s FAQs HERE.

The Network is proud to welcome eight distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors:

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February Awareness Month Spotlights

In February, the Network celebrated Black History Month with member and partner spotlights on social media.

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New Network Member Spotlights


The Network has launched a “New Member Spotlight” series on our social media to introduce organizations that have recently joined the Network. This year, we have featured: Tropez Health, a psychiatrist-founded supportive housing provider and Raymour & Flannigan, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer.


See Tropez Health’s spotlight HERE.

See Raymour & Flannigan’s spotlight HERE.

Stay tuned for more member spotlights coming soon! 

Comings & Goings

• Molly Park has departed the New York City Department of Social Services, and Erin Dalton has been appointed the agency’s new Commissioner
• Rob DeLeon is the new Interim President and CEO at The Fortune Society