The Network Hosts its Third Annual Virtual City Council Lobby Day

On March 5th, the Network hosted its third annual virtual City Council Lobby Day. Over 70 participants, including 36 tenants, representing 30 unique organizations joined us for 22 meetings with Council offices throughout the day to advocate for budgetary and legislative priorities to advance supportive housing in New York City.  

The Network’s Statement in Response to the New York State Senate and Assembly One-House Budget Proposals

The Network released the following updated statement on March 13th, in response to the New York State Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals.

The Network Joins the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Capitol Hill Day


On March 13th, the Network joined the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) for its Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The Network attended six meetings with House and Senate offices. In these meetings, the Network highlighted the ongoing crisis within HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) programs. Congressman Lawler’s office committed to contacting HUD to address the lack of progress on renewing first quarter contracts, as required by Congress.

The Network Joins HSC’s Human Services Advocacy Day

On March 9th, the Network joined the Human Services Council (HSC) for its Human Services Advocacy Day in Albany. The Network attended six meetings with lawmakers and participated in a press conference and rally at the Senate Chambers.

The Network Testifies at Three FY27 New York City Council Preliminary Budget Hearings

In March, the Network's Policy & Programs Manager, Katie Mui, delivered testimony at three New York City Council FY27 Preliminary Budget Hearings: the Committee on General Welfare the Committee on Housing and Buildings, and the Committee on Mental Health & Substance Use. 

Community Access Opens Baez Place

On March 11th, Community Access joined project and elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of Baez Place. Developed by Community Access in partnership with Blue Sky Bronx LLC, this new affordable and supportive housing residence brings 153 apartments, including 90 supportive, to the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx. On-site services are provided by Community Access and funded through the New York State Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSH), administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

The Network Hosts a Social Care Network Vendor Expo

On March 26th, the Network hosted a virtual Social Care Network Vendor Expo, designed to connect providers with Social Care Network representatives serving regions outside of New York City.

Medicare Savings Program NetWorkshop


On March 17th the Network hosted a NetWorkshop with the Medicare Rights Center on their Medicare Savings Program, which can help Medicare beneficiaries save more than $8,000 annually in out-of-pocket Medicare costs.



March Awareness Month Spotlights


In March, the Network celebrated Women’s History Month and Social Work Month with member and partner spotlights on social media.

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 month, we have featured: BXprotects, a Bronx-based security services firm and Nonprofit Finance Fund, a nonprofit offering capital, consulting, and thought leadership to help organizations adapt, thrive, and drive positive change.



Stay tuned for more member spotlights coming soon! 

Legal Office Hours

As part of the Network’s partnership with Relman Colfax PLLC, the lawyers at Relman are available for private consultation sessions with Network member organizations. These sessions can cover questions related to either the Trump Administration executive actions (e.g., questions about ongoing grant litigation, contract conditions, permissible DEI activities, or the administration’s anti-DEI initiatives) or about Fair Housing / housing discrimination issues (e.g., questions about source of income / voucher discrimination, affirmative outreach to underserved communities, problems related to community/municipal opposition to housing for people with disabilities, or other issues related to discrimination based on various protected characteristics, such as race/national origin/sex/disability/gender identity/sexual orientation/familial status).

If your organization has a matter you would like to discuss with Relman, please contact Rebecca Zangen at rzangen@shnny.org to schedule a time.

Comings & Goings

• Gary Jenkins is the new CEO at Urban Pathways