The latest from CUCS ... Wes Moore ... Habitat NYC
Wes Moore Photo by Amunankhra House, illustration by Zach Williams
Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore popped up in Columbus, Ohio last week. The purpose of the visit was to help raise money for the endowment of a prep school there, but he also sat down for an interview with a local TV station to discuss his philanthropic work and its roots in his own personal story. Watch the interview here.
The Human Services Council of New York is urging nonprofits to think ahead. September is National Preparedness Month and organizations can visit this website to get acquainted with the different ways disasters such as hurricanes, floods and forest fires can affect them and the people they serve.
When disaster strikes, your clients and your community will rely on you. Are you prepared? Stay tuned for more tips on how to #GetPrepared for #NatlPrep month! #HSCresilience pic.twitter.com/PYPrXElblf
— The Human Services Council of New York (@HSC_NY) September 4, 2018
Habitat NYC is coming home through a real estate project in lower Manhattan. CEO Karen Haycox writes in The Villager that the nonprofit will be the anchor tenant at the Haven Green project in Little Italy, which will also provide 123 units of affordable, LGBTQ-friendly housing for seniors. Critics who allege the nonprofit has been duped by its partners in the project – Pennrose Properties and RiseBoro Community Partnership – have misplaced their concerns, Kaycox writes.
“The truth of the matter and the strategy behind Habitat NYC’s decision to pursue this project is and will always be our desire to serve the most vulnerable of our neighbors,” Haycox explains. “This is at the very core of our mission. Haven Green represents an opportunity for Habitat NYC to serve a sector of the community in genuine need, at an income level that we have been historically unable to reach.”
New York City has a new office to improve the city’s response to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. A Sept. 7 press release states that the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence will develop services and launch a citywide outreach team as well as provide training to city agencies and community organizations.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development has award three contracts as part of the Stabilizing NYC program. Urban Justice Center got a $545,000 contract to provide tenant counseling outreach and other services, according to the City Record. Housing Conservation Coordinators received a $125,000 contract to provide tenant counseling and The Crenulated Company LTD New Settlement Apartments has a $137,000 contract for unspecified services.
The Center for Urban and Community Services is building a new affordable and supportive housing project in upper Manhattan. This will be CUCS’ third supportive housing residence that includes family apartments, according to a Sept. 6 press release. Overall, the West 127th St. project will include 116 apartments in addition to common facilities such as a computer lab, gym, teaching kitchen and a rooftop garden.
“UCS received funding from New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, New York State Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation, New York City Housing Development Corporation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and tax credit syndication via Raymond James. Chase provided the letter of credit. On-Site support services will be funded by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.”