Finding safety after recovery Addiction has had a profound impact on Debra’s life. Finding a home at HousingPlus came after a long journey through recovery, relapse, and lot of work on herself. But after that work, she knew that she would make it count. “You think you have the rest of your life to do […]
Fighting for an alternative to life on Rikers Island The cost to house a woman on Rikers Island is upwards of half a million dollars per year. But the human cost is higher. In the fall, we told you about Luz, who nearly gave birth on Rikers Island as she fought for compassionate release. Her […]
For the past few months, we have had the incredible honor of working alongside student artists on a project to bring artwork to life in a communal space in our newest congregant permanent housing building. Working with Groundswell—a nonprofit that brings together artists, youth, and community organizations to create art as a tool for social […]
Mayor Mamdani released a plan to address ongoing housing shortages in New York City in May. We distill key highlights and a roundup of some of the reactions and news related to the plan announcement.
After working to overcome her addiction, Debra knew she had to make her efforts count. Read Debra’s story and so much more about the impact of HousingPlus programs.
In this article, we’ll look at some solutions that work for people who have a serious mental illness and are experiencing housing insecurity.
CEO Karen Ford was recognized as a Brooklyn Power List Honoree in March.
From growing families to new college graduates, finding affordable housing is a concern for all New Yorkers. Here are some resources that can help New Yorkers find affordable housing.
A Continuum of Care is a way of understanding services for homeless individuals as a connected system. In late 2025, the Federal government rescinded the existing funding rules for providing states with money for homeless services via the CoC. Nonprofit organizations were seriously concerned with the changes…
