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The Network Testifies at NYS Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services

On February 13th, Network Upstate Coordinator Stephen Piasecki testified at a hearing of the New York State Joint Assembly and Senate Budget Hearing on Human Services, urging the state to increase funding for the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) and to create a flexible Preservation Fund for existing supportive housing in the final State Budget.

Governor Hochul Releases SFY 2023 Budget

The Governor released the SFY 2024 $221.6 billion Executive Budget yesterday. It continues the state's full commitment to the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, a 15-year plan to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing. The budget also advances funding for year two of the five-year affordable housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes.

The Network Testifies in Support of Bills Prioritizing Nonprofit Developers

On February 23rd, the Network’s Associate Director of Engagement and Communications Joelle Ballam-Schwan delivered testimony to the New York City Council’s Housing & Buildings Committee in support of two proposed pieces of legislation: Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (Intro 196) and Public Land for Public Good (Intro 637), and spoke to how they would help further the production and expansion of supportive housing in New York City.

The Network Spotlights Black Leaders in Supportive Housing for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the Network spotlighted some incredible Black leaders in our supportive housing community. Among our vast network of providers, we highlighted Mark Jennings, Executive Director of Project FIND, and Starletta Smith, Executive Director of YWCA of the Greater Capital Region. We also highlighted the mentors and mentees from the very first graduating cohort of RESH’S Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) Mentorship Program and Marie Taylor, an outstanding tenant of the year nominee.

February Community Corner

During Black History Month we acknowledge and celebrate the leaders, activists, and change makers who continue to inspire the work we do. In 2021, New Paltz Students declared November 26th Sojourner Truth Day in Ulster County. Youth leaders at the YMCA Youth Crew in Kingston, Briana Gary and Anayathsyn Castiillo, have been working for over a year to commemorate a day of remembrance for abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth who was born in Kingston, New York in 1797.

Op-Ed: To Combat Homelessness, Create A Fund To Repair Existing Housing

With Critical Supportive Housing For Domestic Violence Victims At Risk, We Need Governor Hochul To Step Up

Lawmakers Warn Of Potential Workforce Crisis Among Mental Hygiene Nonprofits

Behavioral Health Advocates Rally At State Capitol Over Cost Of Living

Hochul Urged To Boost Mental Health Care Worker Pay

Some US Cities Adopt Pilot Program That Sends EMTs, Social Workers To Mental Health 911 Calls

Comings & Goings

Gary Jenkins stepped down as Commissioner of NYC Department of Social Services and Molly Park is the new Acting Commissioner

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