Join Us for the 2019 Awards Gala!

Reserve your seats now for the Network's Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 23rd, at Capitale! We are excited to be honoring Stephen Levin,  New York City Council Member for District 33, as our Government Partner of the Year; Linda Glassman , Deputy Commissioner at the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, as our Tim O'Hanlon Unsung Hero; and Bronx Pro Group & Services for the UnderServed as our Partnership of the Year. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

We will also be presenting photos from our members at the Gala! If your agency has any great photos from the past year to share, please email them to Nina Chung .

NYS Releases RFP for 4th Round of ESSHI Funding

The Network took a close look at the 2019 RFP, outlining key details and differences from previous years. Read the Network's analysis here . See the Network's Funding Guide for details on the RFP .

Bring It Home Campaign Advocates for Mental Health Housing

Toni Lasicki, Executive Director of Association for Community Living , describes the state’s moral obligation to support the nonprofits who provide mental health housing... Read more here .

ICL Breaks Ground in Downtown Brooklyn

The Institute for Community Living (ICL) celebrated the launch of construction for a new affordable and supportive housing residence at 50 Nevins Street. David Woodlock, President/CEO of ICL, described the importance of providing New Yorkers with homes “grounded in dignity and respect.” Read more here .

Nixon Peabody on Mod Rehab and RAD

Deborah VanAmerongen and Nate Cushman from Nixon Peabody offer Network members a tailored explanation of the HPD-administered Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion process in NYC... Read more here .

Steve Coe Retires from Community Access

Supportive housing pioneer and Community Access CEO Steve Coe retired after 40 years of leadership in mental health housing. He is succeeded by Cal Hedigan, who joined in 1999 and was previously Deputy CEO... Read more here .

The Network Responds to HUD's "Mixed Status Rule"

The Network’s letter explained the ways in which HUD's “mixed status rule” would impact New York, the supportive housing community, and the homelessness crisis... Read more here .

Free Resources Around the Network

After its training for members in May, the NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development has shared its presentation about working with Con Edison while developing affordable and supportive housing. MH Mediate and CUNY Dispute Resolution Center offered Network members a free conflict resolution training on August 16th in NYC, supported by the AAA-ICDR Foundation. For digital resources from this training, please email MH Mediate's Dan Berstein.

Comings & Goings

Cal Hedigan succeeded Steve Coe as CEO of Community Access as of July 1st. Maureen Friar joined YWCA-NYC as CEO as of August 1st.

Are You Hiring?

If your organization has an open job listing, don't forget you can post on the Network's publicly visible Job Board ! Only nonprofit members can post, using their unique online login information .

LET'S STAY IN TOUCH.

We'd love to hear what you thought of this newsletter! Please contact Nina Chung , Communications Associate at the Network, to share any questions or feedback. Visit us at www.shnny.org and connect with us on social media.

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