Supportive Housing Network of New York

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we are thrilled to spotlight Alex Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer at?PathStone Corporation. Lean more about Alex and what brings him the most joy about serving those in his community here: https://lnkd.in/epTBUDU2 #hispanicheritagemonth?#supportivehousingsaveslives

Last week the Network was thrilled to join colleagues at Housing Solutions of New York' SEEN Symposium and The Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS)'s Conference. At SEEN, Network Executive Director Pascale Leone spoke on the panel "Bridging the Gap: Policy and Advocacy for Affordable Housing Solutions to End Homelessness," where she grounded the conversation stating, "We are in one of the richest countries and states in the world. Budgets are statements of priorities. If we are serious about ending the homelessness crisis, we need to invest in housing.” She also made the important distinction between #supportivehousing and shelter, stating that supportive housing is permanent housing, providing individuals and families with a home in combination with support services. Adding that it needs more funding for higher rates in order to fully fund units, staff and services.

Last week Racial Equity in Supportive Housing (RESH) launched its third Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) cohort! Thirty mentors and thirty participating scholars convened for an orientation and social and networking kickoff event! Congratulations to the 30 selected scholars!

We’re thrilled to announce that Thaiasia Johnson, MSW, Program Director at The Anderson and The Morris, two of our supportive housing sites in the Bronx,?was selected to participate in the Supportive Housing Network of New York Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) program. RELISH is a leadership development program that aims to prepare Black emerging leaders in the nonprofit homeless and housing sector for upward mobility. Discussing what this opportunity means to her, Thaiasia stated, “‘I am worth the investment’" is the affirmation that motivates me to feed my ambition. My acceptance to the Reading Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) leadership development program, the support of my supervisor, and the financial support from New Destiny Housing have reaffirmed this message. This opportunity will empower me to confidently lead in my role as a program director and in the nonprofit homeless and housing sector. I am grateful to New Destiny Housing and the Supportive Housing Network for providing a safe space with a relatable community to develop my leadership skillset and build my network. I am excited to begin the program.”

Last week we joined Correct Crisis Intervention Today NYC (CCIT-NYC) to rally outside of City Hall to call for a peer-led, non-police mental health crisis response system. We then joined fellow advocates and members to testify at the City Council Oversight Hearing on mental health crisis response and the B-HEARD pilot programs to urge the City to make significant changes to the program: ensure peers on response teams, route calls through 988 vs. 911 & fully fund to operate 24/7. Thank you to our champions and partners for your advocacy!

For Hispanic Heritage Month we are thrilled to spotlight Marisol Vasquez, an 2023 Outstanding Tenant of the Year Nominee from?Women In Need, Inc. (Win). Learn more about Marisol's journey to #supportivehousing and her achievements here: https://lnkd.in/etgktDyB #Hispanicheritagemonth?#supportivehousingsaveslives

For Hispanic Heritage Month we are honored to spotlighted Gabriela I. Sandoval Requena, Director of Policy and Communications at New Destiny Housing Corporation. Learn more about Gabriela and what brings her the most joy about serving those in her community here: https://lnkd.in/eP8Ksb6U #hispanicheritagemonth?#supportivehousingsaveslives

Congratulations to the The Bridge on last week's opening of Bridge Rockaway! This new affordable and #supportivehousing residence is creating 174 new affordable apartments, including 87 supportive, in Brooklyn, NY! Congratulations to project partners: Mega Contracting Group Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center (GMDC) THINK Architecture & Design PLLC NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance & NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene! #supportivehousingsaveslives #endhomelessness

Join us tomorrow!

CSH, the Source for Housing Solutions is launching its first ever NY-based Supportive Housing Institute this fall. This institute is open to all emerging developers, but especially encourages MWBE developers and BIPOC-led service providers who are first-time supportive housing developers and operators. Throughout the course of 10-months, teams will receive intensive training, mentorships and pass-thru grants to help get projects off the ground, and prepare for service delivery once developments are occupied. More on the Institute, including the application to apply, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e-aCC-vK Applications must be submitted by 10/11/24. ? Join CSH's office hours on 10/4 at 10 AM for more information and Q&A. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eC2PejG4