Westhab Opens Dayspring Campus |
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On the sunny afternoon of September 23rd, Westhab joined local elected officials and project partners to celebrate the opening of the Dayspring Campus, a multi-faceted project that includes a new affordable/supportive residence –Dayspring Commons- as well as a renovated community center in Nodine Hill, Yonkers.
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The historic $3.5 trillion Build Back Better Bill -- which contains three of the HoUSed campaign’s top priorities -- is awaiting a vote on the House floor. The Bill includes $90 billion for rental assistance, $37 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund and $80 billion for public housing repairs; it would create nearly a million new rental assistance opportunities and build 630,000 new affordable homes nationally.
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Concern Housing Opens Liberty Station |
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On September 15th, Concern Housing joined partners, elected officials and community members for the opening of their new affordable and supportive residence Liberty Station, in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island.
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Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation Opens Vincent's Village |
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On September 14, 2021, Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation and Rockabill Development joined project partners and elected officials for the opening of Vincent’s Village, a new affordable and supportive housing residence in Nanuet in Rockland County.
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Network Participates in Eric Adams Hotel Conversion Press Conference |
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On September 21st, Network Executive Director Laura Mascuch joined housing advocates with Brooklyn Borough President and Democratic nominee for mayor Eric Adams for a press conference on his plan to convert 25,000 hotel units in the outer boroughs of New York City into affordable and supportive housing.
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DePaul Opens Apple Blossom Apartments |
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On September 9th, DePaul joined government partners, elected officials, and community members for the opening of Apple Blossom Apartments, a new affordable and supportive residence in Cheektowaga in Western New York.
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Buffalo Federation of Community Neighborhoods Opens Westminster Commons |
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On August 12th, Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC) and Rochester’s Cornerstone Group joined project partners, elected officials and members of the community to celebrate the opening of Westminster Commons, a new affordable and supportive housing residence in Buffalo, New York.
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The Community Builders and Schenectady Community Action Program Open Hillside Crossing |
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On August 12, 2021 the Community Builders and Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) celebrated the opening of Hillside Crossing, a new seven-building, 85 apartment affordable/supportive housing complex with twenty-six supportive apartments.
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The Network Mourns the Passing of Richard Froehlich |
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The Network is deeply saddened by the passing of Rich Froehlich, First Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York City Housing Development Corporation. Rich cared deeply about the citizens of New York City and providing them a place to call home. He financed many supportive housing deals and was instrumental in envisioning and funding the Down Payment Assistance Fund which provides pre-development loans to our community.
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HUD Announces Awardees for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program |
On September 15th, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced awardees under its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), which included three for New York Continuums of Care: $15 million for New York City; $1.8 million for Ithaca/ Tompkins County; and $1.3 million for Poughkeepsie/Dutchess County. The Youth Homelessness Demonstration grant will support a wide range of housing options, including supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and host homes. Through collaboration and innovation, these continuums will work to reduce and prevent youth homelessness. Congratulations! |
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Ashanti Lee Joins the Network |
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Ashanti Lee (pronouns: she/her) is the new Engagement and Communications Assistant at the Network. Over the past three years, Ashanti has worked with nonprofit arts and education organizations such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, BAM and iMentor. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Arts and Entertainment Management at Pace University.
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