More than $11.4 million in state funding has been awarded to two
supportive housing projects in Oneida County and one in Brooklyn. These
three projects will create 103 units of emergency and permanent housing
for homeless older adults, youth, families and individuals with mental
illness, with funding from the New York State Office of Temporary and
Disability Assistance's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.
"These projects will help many of our most vulnerable New Yorkers by providing them with a safe, stable and affordable place to live," Governor Cuomo said. "Across this great state, we are investing in new supportive housing projects to revitalize communities and help build a stronger New York for all."
Organizations receiving funding are as follows:
City of Oneida Housing Authority, Oneida County - $2.1 million - In conjunction with the Municipal Housing Authority of Utica, this funding, when combined with other sources, will be used to develop an affordable and supportive housing project in Verona for older adults and homeless disabled individuals over age 55. A vacant schoolhouse will be rehabilitated to provide 50 apartments, including 15 serving homeless seniors, and will also feature a senior center to provide services to residents and the public.
Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties, Oneida County - $2.3 million - This funding will be used to rehabilitate an existing building in Utica, developing an emergency youth shelter for 11 homeless/at risk male youth, ages 12 to 18, on the first and second floors. The third floor of the building will contain three fully furnished one-bedroom permanent units for male adults ages 18 to 24.
Breaking Ground, Kings County - $7 million - Working with co-applicants the African American Planning Commission, this funding, when combined with other sources, will be used to develop 80 units of supportive housing and 46 affordable units for individuals and families in Brooklyn. The project also includes commercial space in the building that will be rented out.
The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, provides capital funding to develop housing for various special-needs populations that is designed to help families and individuals move out of homelessness and poverty, toward the highest level of independence possible.
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts said, "These projects demonstrate our broad-based approach to addressing homelessness, constructing various types of housing to meet community needs. What ties all these projects together is the provision of supportive services, to ensure residents have the assistance they need to overcome the circumstances that may have led to them becoming homeless."
Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, said, "I applaud Governor Cuomo for his leadership and recognition that access to age-friendly, affordable housing opportunities are paramount to living with autonomy in the community. This latest investment will help older adults remain connected to the vital community resources they need to remain healthy and engaged, and supports the Governor's strong commitment to make New York the first age-friendly state in the nation."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
"These projects will help many of our most vulnerable New Yorkers by providing them with a safe, stable and affordable place to live," Governor Cuomo said. "Across this great state, we are investing in new supportive housing projects to revitalize communities and help build a stronger New York for all."
Organizations receiving funding are as follows:
City of Oneida Housing Authority, Oneida County - $2.1 million - In conjunction with the Municipal Housing Authority of Utica, this funding, when combined with other sources, will be used to develop an affordable and supportive housing project in Verona for older adults and homeless disabled individuals over age 55. A vacant schoolhouse will be rehabilitated to provide 50 apartments, including 15 serving homeless seniors, and will also feature a senior center to provide services to residents and the public.
Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties, Oneida County - $2.3 million - This funding will be used to rehabilitate an existing building in Utica, developing an emergency youth shelter for 11 homeless/at risk male youth, ages 12 to 18, on the first and second floors. The third floor of the building will contain three fully furnished one-bedroom permanent units for male adults ages 18 to 24.
Breaking Ground, Kings County - $7 million - Working with co-applicants the African American Planning Commission, this funding, when combined with other sources, will be used to develop 80 units of supportive housing and 46 affordable units for individuals and families in Brooklyn. The project also includes commercial space in the building that will be rented out.
The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, provides capital funding to develop housing for various special-needs populations that is designed to help families and individuals move out of homelessness and poverty, toward the highest level of independence possible.
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts said, "These projects demonstrate our broad-based approach to addressing homelessness, constructing various types of housing to meet community needs. What ties all these projects together is the provision of supportive services, to ensure residents have the assistance they need to overcome the circumstances that may have led to them becoming homeless."
Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, said, "I applaud Governor Cuomo for his leadership and recognition that access to age-friendly, affordable housing opportunities are paramount to living with autonomy in the community. This latest investment will help older adults remain connected to the vital community resources they need to remain healthy and engaged, and supports the Governor's strong commitment to make New York the first age-friendly state in the nation."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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