The Racial Equity in Supportive Housing Workgroup Celebrates Third Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing Cohort Graduation

On December 13th, the Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) Workgroup celebrated the third Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) Cohort Graduation ceremony at the Mezzanine by Liberty Church in New York City.

New York City Council Passes "City of Yes"

On December 8th, the New York City Council passed the “City of Yes For Housing Opportunity.” The final approved version includes critical negotiations from the Council’s “City for All” plan, which were negotiated last month when passing the NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee of Land Use. A full summary of the modified proposal is available here. Read the Network's statement here.

Samaritan Daytop Village Breaks Ground on Highbridge

On a blustery December 5th, Samaritan Daytop Foundation and Samaritan Daytop Village (SDV) along with supporters and partners celebrated breaking ground on Highbridge, a 316-unit supportive/affordable building alongside a 106-unit family shelter. Highbridge is SDV’s first new construction fully supportive residence with 190 supportive units for individuals and families and 125 affordable apartments. Samaritan Daytop Village will provide onsite supportive services to tenants under the NYC 15/15 Initiative funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Doe Fund Opens The Plains

On November 22nd, The Doe Fund joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the opening of The Plains in the Bronx. The new supportive/affordable residence has created 98 affordable apartments, including 49 supportive for individuals with histories of chronic homelessness with 20 of those reserved for seniors. On-site support services are provided by The Doe Fund funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Department of Health.

Selfhelp and BFC Open The Pearl

With a stunning view of the Verrazano Bridge as a backdrop, friends and partners of Selfhelp and BFC Partners gathered on the roof of the new supportive/affordable building The Pearl in Staten Island on November 15th. The 12-story building features 270 units, including 138 units reserved for formerly unhoused older adults and 131 studios, 1 and 2-bedrooms designated for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). Onsite services will be provided by Selfhelp through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, administered by the New York State Department of Health.

The Network Joins Behavioral Health Advocates for a 7.8% Investment Rally

On November 12th, the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s State Policy Manager Stephen Piasecki joined advocates at the New York State Capitol Building in Albany for a rally to urge Governor Hochul to include a 7.8% increase in rates and contracts for community mental health and substance use disorder services in the FY26 executive budget proposal. This investment would reduce staff vacancies, and turnover rates depending on provider type. The group also sent this sign-on letter to the Governor.

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Analysis of the Daniel Perry verdict

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N.Y. may have to step up on supportive housing, proponents warn

An Affordable Housing Project Faced a Huge Backlash. It Won Anyway.

Comings & Goings

Martha Kenton is the new Chief of Staff at HELP USA
Nancy Harrington is the new Deputy Secretary at New York State Department of Labor

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