@governor.ny.gov today announced the 10th round of the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. We thank the Governor & our partners in the legislature for recognizing that investing in #supportivehousing creates lasting solutions to homelessness across NY. www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

.@governor.ny.gov today announced the 10th round of the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. We thank the Governor & our partners in the legislature for recognizing that investing in #supportivehousing creates lasting solutions to homelessness across NY. www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

We are proud to share that our Executive Director @pascalel.bsky.social has been appointed to @council.nyc.gov's advisory Group on Housing Affordability. We look forward to helping advance housing policies rooted in dignity, empathy, and stability. Learn more: council.nyc.gov/press/2026/0...

@gothamist.com reports federal cuts could devastate NY supportive housing: “Only 60% of programs currently receiving funding will be renewed for 2027, down from 90% in previous years.” Providers warn the cuts could put housing stability at risk for thousands of New Yorkers.

Trump admin wants 'self-sufficiency,' but funding cuts could make NYers homeless again

HUD overhauled the way it funds the nation’s largest homeless prevention program, putting 2,800 New Yorkers at risk of losing housing.

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“This is my community where I feel safe,” ProjectFIND EHV tenant Olga Garcia, told PIX 11. Now, due to federal cuts, Olga may be forced to move over 70 blocks away from her home. These cuts are threatening the housing stability of some of NY's most vulnerable residents. pix11.com/video/trump-...

Trump cuts federal housing program, leaving NYC residents in uncertainty

A federal program created to help people at risk of homelessness find and keep homes has now been cut by the Trump Administration.

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The Network applauds @mayor.nyc.gov's housing plan and its strong emphasis on preserving affordable & supportive housing, preventing homelessness before it begins, and strengthening housing stability for NYers with the greatest needs. Read the Network's full statement: shnny.org/blog/entry/t...

"Supportive housing was never designed to function as the entire behavioral health & social safety infrastructure," writes Harvey Lieberman in @nextcity.org. Read more on how the Housing First model must be combined with adequately funded social services: nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Housing First Was Never Meant To Be the Whole System

Op-ed: Five decades of working in public mental health and supportive housing has given me a front-row view into the erosion of our psychiatric, addiction, and medical care infrastructure.

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The Network applauds & thanks the @nycprogressives.bsky.social for their FY27 Budget Proposal: Rentals within Reach, which includes $78M investment to preserve & renovate #supportivehousing units. Learn more in op-ed by @cmrestler.bsky.social & CM Stevens: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...

Opinion: Council progressives call for rentals within reach

If fully funded with $248 million, Rentals within Reach would help ensure NYCHA and supportive housing are key pillars of our city’s safety net.

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Today, the Network released its third annual State of Supportive Housing report - a comprehensive overview of supportive housing capital financing statewide. Read here: shnny.org/what-we-do/a...

We were honored to join @mayor.nyc.gov today for the release of the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development report & are excited to continue reviewing progress so that supportive & affordable housing is built more quickly for the NYers who need it most. www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

Mamdani Administration Releases “SPEED” Reforms to Deliver Affordable Housing Faster

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The Network applauds @mayor.nyc.gov for his critical $12 million investment in peer-led recovery services & overdose prevention efforts. This funding represents a meaningful commitment to meeting people where they are with compassion, dignity, and evidence-based care. gothamist.com/news/mamdani...

Mamdani to build 'peers' army to aid New Yorkers facing addiction

Plans call for investing $12 million from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers to hire 500 new "peer recovery" specialists.

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TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! Supportive housing funding at the federal level remains uncertain. @governor.ny.gov & the state Legislature must step up and ensure our own funding is stable by including the proposed additional $8M for NYSSHP & $100M for HHAP in the final budget. #SaveSupportiveHousing

NYC just launched a first-of-its-kind insurance program to lower operating costs for affordable housing. “For too long, the skyrocketing cost of insurance has quietly eroded the financial stability of bldgs that thousands of NYers call home," Network Executive Director: www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

Mamdani Administration Unveils First-of-its-Kind Insurance Program to Reduce Operating Cost of Housing Across New York City

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"Making sure that our existing affordable & supportive housing stock continues to exist & is of good quality is an emerging threat"- Network's Rebecca Zangen to @capitolconfidental.bsky.social. Read more on what @governor.ny.gov & state legislature can do: www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-cli...

Hochul seeks Climate Act case delay until after state budget deal

And supportive housing advocates warn of a 'crisis' without more funding.

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📢 Online registration for the 24th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference is live! Join us on Thursday, June 18 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City for the largest supportive housing conference in the nation. Sponsor & purchase tickets: shnny.org/events/2026-...

“Supportive housing has given me so much,” writes supportive housing resident Doreen Burton in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social Read more on the vital role supportive housing plays in protecting seniors: citylimits.org/opinion-help...

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity - City Limits

"Supportive housing has given me so much. I take comfort in knowing that if I have a problem, there’s someone I can go to right away. Every senior deserves the safety and security that my building pro...

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Final budget negotiations are happening NOW. @governor.ny.gov & the state legislature must prioritize supportive housing and include the additional $8 MILLION for NYSSHP proposed in the Senate’s budget and $100 MILLION for HHAP proposed in the Assembly’s budget. @thenetworkny.bsky.social

NY’s affordable housing system is under strain & rising insurance costs are a major reason why. RiseBoro Community Partnership’s op-ed explains how surging premiums are destabilizing NFP housing & putting thousands of homes at risk in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social: www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

We are asking for your help in locating Leon Rodriguez, a 13 year-old with autism. Leon has been missing since March 30 & was last seen at Seneca station in Brooklyn. If you have seen Leon or know his whereabouts, please contact 911. #missingperson

There’s no safety net without human services nonprofits and there’s no affordable NY without #JustPay for their workers. Governor Kathy Hochul — we need a 4% TII for ALL programs now! https://nysfocus.com/2026/03/25/human-services-workers-cola-increase-contracts

Final budget negotiations are happening NOW. @governor.ny.gov & the state legislature must prioritize supportive housing and include the additional $8 MILLION for NYSSHP proposed in the Senate’s budget and $100 MILLION for HHAP proposed in the Assembly’s budget.

Over half of NYC #supportivehousing residents are over 55. Supportive housing is a proven method for helping vulnerable seniors, but it is currently under attack. Read more from current Lantern supportive housing resident Doreen Burton in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social: citylimits.org/opinion-help...

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity - City Limits

"Supportive housing has given me so much. I take comfort in knowing that if I have a problem, there’s someone I can go to right away. Every senior deserves the safety and security that my building pro...

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Great news! 🗞️ The Legislature included a 4% investment for human services in their budget proposal – going beyond our ask for a 2.7% investment. Let's keep the momentum going. 👉 Email the Legislature today to help get our asks into the final budget: secure.everyaction.com/xA5_Wk3-Dkqw...

.@nyculture.bsky.social has launched the Fiscal Year 2027 Cultural Development Fund (CDF) application! Non-profit arts and cultural organizations can receive funding for the programming they provide to NYC. View info on CDF eligibility, guidelines, and more: nyc.gov/CDFapply

The Network released the following statement in response to the New York State Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals. Read on our blog here: shnny.org/blog/entry/t...

Happy #SocialWorkMonth! We’re proud to celebrate our incredible #SupportiveHousing community and deeply grateful for the social workers whose dedication, compassion, and support make a difference in our tenants’ lives every day. Thank you for the care and commitment you bring to this work.

Thank you CM @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social's team for meeting with tenants and providers living & working in supportive housing on the needed investments in preservation & our staff. #savesupportivehousing #supportivehousingsaveslives #justpay

Thank you Chair @tiffanycaban.bsky.social's office for participating in our 2026 City Council Lobby Day & pledging your commitment to investing in the preservation of supportive housing & its staff. Thank you for your leadership in funding for peers in the behavioral heath crisis workforce!

Thank you @shahanafrombk.bsky.social's office for meeting with the #supportivehousing community today and hearing from those most impacted on the need to preserve supportive housing and invest in the behavioral health peer & human services workforce! #supportivehousingsaveslive

Chair of General Welfare Committee @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social joined our kick off and inspired us for the day, "TY everyone that makes up the #supportivehousing network: providers, staff, tenants. I look forward to working together & making sure our advocacy is able to deliver some real wins."