JISH Funding Info Sheet

Supportive Housing (SH) is an evidence-based solution that combines permanent affordable housing with tenant-centered support services to help people who face complex health challenges, including mental health and substance use disorders, get and stay housed. It’s been shown to reduce returns to jail and homelessness, as well as engagement with emergency services such as shelters, emergency rooms, and law enforcement.


In New York City, Justice Involved Supportive Housing (JISH) is specifically designed for individuals leaving Rikers who are at risk of homelessness and in need of behavioral health support. It aims to keep them stably housed and prevent further use of jails, shelter, and/or other emergency services.

Aging and Thriving: A Call to Strengthen Supportive Housing for Older Adults in NYC

This report outlines the need and opportunity to develop effective, aging-centric, supportive housing models to help older New Yorkers age safely and with dignity in communities of their choice.

Supportive housing—permanently affordable housing paired with support services—has long been a critical part of NYC’s housing and services ecosystem and is well-suited to help older adults thrive. However, existing models are not equipped to meet New Yorkers’ evolving needs as they age, resulting in unnecessary hospitalizations, premature nursing home admissions, stigma against behavioral health conditions for those who do need nursing home care, and overreliance on crisis systems to fill in the gaps.

This resource contains key recommendations for city and state leaders to enhance supportive housing targeting older adults. Not only will these changes save lives by ensuring older adults have a safe place to live with services appropriate to their needs, but they will also yield savings in New York City and New York State budgets.

CSH Joins NYU to Reduce Drug Overdose in Supportive Housing Tenants

The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) Metro Team is participating in a five-year, $3.85 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for a project titled “Implementation of Overdose Prevention Practices in Permanent Supportive Housing,” in partnership with Principal Investigator Kelly M. Doran, M.D. at NYU School of Medicine and other investigators from NYU.

The study will examine the implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent drug overdose for tenants in permanent supportive housing (PSH) in New York City and New York’s Capital Region.

It will also include a robust stakeholder engagement process with PSH tenants. The study builds on prior work that CSH led to identifying overdose risks in PSH.

Advancing Supportive Housing Solutions to Reduce Homelessness for People Impacted by the Criminal Legal System

The CSH Metro Team is proud to release Advancing Supportive Housing Solutions to Reduce Homelessness for People Impacted by the Criminal Legal System, A Report for New York City Leaders.

This report lays out immediate actions the Eric Adams’ Mayoral Administration, the Affordable Housing Leadership team, and New York City Council should take in 2022 to make humane, innovative, and fiscally responsible policy changes and investments in supportive housing.

Several thousand people on Rikers Island are experiencing homelessness and struggle with ongoing behavioral health needs. When released, these community members struggle to find adequate support, cycle through crisis systems (including shelter and emergency departments), and likely return to Rikers Island. This group needs an intervention of supportive housing – a combination of affordable housing with voluntary, individualized services.

This report outlines the fiscal costs of supportive housing to serve the criminal-legal impacted population, with key actions focused on:

  1. Significant Investment in Supportive Housing
  2. Improving Access to Supportive Housing
  3. Increasing transparency by creating a reliable data and reporting infrastructure with key city agencies

These investments will support the de-carceration of Rikers Island, reduce significant racial disparities in the criminal legal and homeless systems and end the cycle of homelessness and institutionalization for an estimated 2,589 people in one year struggling with untreated or complex behavioral health needs who are incarcerated on Rikers Island.

CSH looks forward to working with NYC leaders on implementing these recommendations to help these fellow New Yorkers while also making our city safer.

Senior Program Manager - Field Operations (various roles)

Metro NY/NJ/PA Team
Mid-Atlantic Team
Central Region Consulting
Southwest Team
Northern California
Pacific Northwest Team
National Consulting Team (Healthcare Focus)
National Consulting Team (Supportive Housing Development or Operations Focus)
Federal Technical Assistance, HUD & HHS

Who we are:
For over 30 years, CSH has changed the lives of people who have been marginalized and are our most vulnerable neighbors by:

  • Helping communities create over 335,000 homes for individuals and families who did not have one;
  • Bringing hope to thousands who thought they would live on the streets or reside in institutions; and
  • Ensuring not only a stable home for each, but access to the services that brought healthcare, recovery and training to their doorsteps.

CSH has proven supportive housing can change the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We have created a team of nationally recognized experts who are dedicated to our organization and its goals. We attract talented and diverse individuals, offer competitive salaries and benefits, generous leave and paid time off, and fully embrace the philosophy that work-life balance is achievable. With the goal of attracting proven candidates committed to making a difference and who aspire to advance our mission, CSH is now accepting applications for Senior Program Manager (SPM).

Why we need you:
CSH is seeking results-oriented individuals committed to racial equity, advancing anti-racism practices, and sharing their financial talent to support a mission-driven organization that leads efforts to expand housing and service solutions for highly impacted populations.

CSH has multiple Senior Program Manager positions open across the country.  For these positions, we are prioritizing expertise or skills in experience in supportive or affordable housing finance, development, or operations, as well as expertise working across sectors such as justice, child welfare, healthcare, affordable housing or aging. 

Work location is defined in each job description but candidates are required to live in close proximity to a major airport and within our current geographic footprint. Please identify preferred location in your application.

What you will do:

  • Manage projects ensuring clearly defined team roles, on-time and on-budget deliverables, and delivery of quality products. CSH expects project managers to foster a work environment based on quality teamwork, mutual accountability, and high-quality performance.
  • Establish and maintain high-quality relationships and partnerships with key community stakeholders. Cultivate new relationships and funding opportunities including fielding and responding to external requests for resources and support. Participate in team fund development activities.
  • Create and deliver in-person and virtual technical assistance (TA), trainings, and webinars.  In all of these activities, incorporate an emphasis on racial equity and community ownership.  This prioritizes and advances racial equity in all CSH led projects by addressing racial disparities in housing and services, and engaging and collaborating with communities of color, culturally specific and/or responsive organizations, and persons with lived experience.
  • Provide system transformation support to government partnerships across homeless, healthcare, justice, family and youth, veterans, and supportive housing partners and providers.
  • Identify opportunities and learnings from projects, to disseminate recommendations and impact across CSH teams and regions, making appropriate connections to share knowledge, experience and advice. 

How we work:
CSH staff are adaptable, entrepreneurial, creative, and flexible problem-solvers. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other—and the communities we serve—with respect. You should share a passion for the CSH mission and possess the skills to meet the expectation of this role to help shape how we share our ambitious mission.

Specifically, we are seeking:

  • Experience in supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral and primary healthcare, community development and/or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  This includes lived experience of homelessness, housing instability, participation in housing programs, etc. and professional and/or volunteer experience in the homelessness field.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
  • An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias, white dominant culture and structures of power, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities is preferred.
  • Project management experience, with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and the ability to manage project teams, project budgets and deadlines with moderate supervision.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, facilitation and training, active listening, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically and socially diverse communities.
  • Frequent local and regional travel and occasional national travel required (when it is safe to do so, once in-person gatherings resume.) Travel ranges by position and geography, but for most Senior Program Managers is estimated at 15-40% once travel resumes.

Compensation:
CSH offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. It is customary for candidates to join CSH at the lower half of the range to leave room for candidates to grow, expand, and develop in the role and range. It is uncommon for starting salaries to fall above the mid-point. We negotiate actual salaries with final candidates based on their exact location, experience in similar roles and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

  • SPM in highest geography (E.G. NY, Bay Area) $85,000 - $105,000
  • SPM in mid-range geography (E.G. Chicago, Seattle) $78,000 - $98,000
  • SPM in low range geography (E.G. Indianapolis, Columbus) $73,500 - $92,500

Interested in joining our team as a leader in the national supportive housing movement?
To Apply:  Candidates should apply through the link for the respective SPM listing below. All candidates should attach their Resume, Cover Letter and Salary Expectations as one Microsoft Word or PDF document.  Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application and your preferred geographic location.  We encourage applicants apply by February 16 to ensure consideration.

Metro NY/NJ/PA Team
Mid-Atlantic Team
Central Region Consulting
Southwest Team
Northern California
Pacific Northwest Team
National Consulting Team (Healthcare Focus)
National Consulting Team (Supportive Housing Development or Operations Focus)
Federal Technical Assistance, HUD & HHS

Community Investment Officer or Senior Community Investment Officer

New York, NY

Who we are:

For over 30 years, CSH has changed the lives of people who have been marginalized and are our most vulnerable neighbors by:

  • Helping communities create over 335,000 homes for individuals and families;
  • Providing technical assistance and support to communities across the country including over $1B in capital; and
  • Ensuring not only a home but access to the services and supports that people and communities need to thrive.

CSH has proven supportive housing can change the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We have created a team of nationally recognized experts who are deeply dedicated to our organization and its goals. We attract talented and diverse individuals, offer competitive salaries and benefits, generous leave and PTO, and fully embrace the philosophy that work-life balance is achievable. CSH is now accepting applications for a Community Investment Officer (CIO) or Senior Community Investment Officer (SCIO) in New York, NY to join our Community Investment (CI) Team.

Why we need you:
CSH is seeking a creative, results-oriented individual committed to racial equity and advancing anti-racism practices with a passion for CSH’s mission and the work of our Community Investment team. We need your expertise to originate loans for multi-family housing developments that include supportive housing in New York. As a lender, you will also provide technical assistance to our government and other partners to shape funding policies and housing production efforts to create stronger governmental systems that expedite the creation of supportive housing. All CSH staff are working virtually until our offices open post-pandemic. When CSH offices reopen we anticipate offering employees a hybrid in-office/telecommuting option.

For the CIO role:

As our market leader for New York, you will:

  • With the help of the Director of Loan Originations, lead our lending strategy in the New York market.
  • Market CSH’s loan products and expertise while cultivating a robust lending pipeline.
  • Manage relationships with borrowers in New York from intake through loan repayment.
  • Partner with our Metro Team Program to identify lending opportunities resulting from programmatic activities while also contributing to the Team’s efforts to expand and streamline supportive housing funding programs.
  • With the support of the Director of Loan Originations and Metro Team Program, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry partners including government agencies, banks, foundations, CDFI partners, and supportive housing developers and service providers.
  • With the support of the Director of Loan Originations and Metro Team Program, establish and nurture relationships with borrowers, including gathering feedback on new strategies and barriers to create affordable and supportive housing.
  • Originate new loans, analyzing the feasibility of multi-family affordable housing developments and the capacity of development teams.
  • With the support of the Director of Loan Originations, propose loan structures and terms that meet borrower needs, comply with our credit policies and advance our strategic priorities.
  • Underwrite loans based on thorough review and analysis, comprehensive due diligence and sound risk assessment and present loans for approval to our internal and board credit committees.
  • Support loan closing staff and loan servicing staff with loan closings and loan monitoring.
  • With the support of the Director of Loan Originations, Metro Team Program and other CSH staff, provide technical assistance to nonprofit, for-profit, and public organizations around the financing, creation, and operation of supportive housing including trainings and represent the organization at conferences and events.
  • Center race equity in all of your work with both internal and external partners.

This position is based in New York City and requires the ability to travel across the region. Occasional national travel may be required.

For the SCIO role:

Candidates for a SCIO role will demonstrate sufficient experience and technical depth to strategically pursue, lead and drive programmatic and lending goals independently with minimal supervision. You will:

  • Develop and lead our lending strategy in the New York market.
  • Market CSH’s loan products and expertise while cultivating a robust lending pipeline.
  • Manage relationships with borrowers in New York from intake through loan repayment.
  • Partner with our Metro Team Program to identify lending opportunities resulting from programmatic activities, while also contributing to the Team’s efforts to expand and streamline supportive housing funding programs.
  • Provide feedback on policies and financing systems where systems change can provide more streamlined and quality supportive housing pipelines.
  • With the support of the Director of Loan Originations and Chief Lending Officer, support the creation of new sources of funding for supportive housing pipelines.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry partners including government agencies, banks, foundations, CDFI partners, and supportive housing developers and service providers.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with borrowers, including gathering feedback on new strategies and barriers to create affordable and supportive housing.
  • Originate new loans, analyzing the feasibility of multi-family affordable housing developments and the capacity of development teams.
  • Propose loan structures and terms that meet borrower needs, comply with our credit policies and advance our strategic priorities.
  • Underwrite loans based on thorough review and analysis, comprehensive due diligence and sound risk assessment and present loans for approval to our internal and board credit committees.
  • Support loan closing staff and loan servicing staff with loan closings and loan monitoring.
  • Provide technical assistance to nonprofit, for-profit, and public organizations around the financing, creation, and operation of supportive housing including trainings and represent the organization at conferences and events.
  • Center race equity in all of your work with both internal and external partners.

Working for CSH
CSH staff are adaptable, entrepreneurial, creative, and flexible problem-solvers. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equity and treating each other and our community partners with respect. You share a passion for the CSH mission and possess the skills to meet the expectations of this role.

Specifically, we are seeking CIO candidates who have:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in affordable or supportive housing lending or development.
  • Completed a Bachelor degree program. CSH recognizes all forms of knowledge, so additional education or education through lived or work experience is also recognized.
  • A solid grasp of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, Section 8 and other federal, state and local affordable and supportive housing finance programs.
  • Familiarity of zoning processes and other land acquisition challenges for affordable and supportive housing developers.
  • An interest in issues related to supportive housing including homelessness, affordable housing development, public finance, public housing, community development/planning, or support service programs that address mental illness or substance use issues.
  • Demonstrated success in project management, including creating work plans and building teams to advance housing development and finance-related activities that advance CSH’s goals.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with an ability to present to racially, ethnically, and socially diverse stakeholders.
    An understanding of institutional/structural racism and bias and their impact on underrepresented communities.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.

Candidates will be considered for the SCIO role if they have one or more of the following additional qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in affordable or supportive housing lending or development.
  • Particularly deep expertise in affordable or supportive housing development or finance.

Compensation:
CSH offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our range in New York City for CIO is $100,000 – $140,000; SCIO is $115,000 - $160,000. Our ranges are broad and it is customary for candidates to join CSH at the lower half of the range to leave room for growth, learning, and development in the role and range. It is uncommon for salaries to fall above the mid-point at the time of hire. We negotiate actual salaries with final candidates based on their exact location, experience in similar roles and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

Interested in joining our team as a leader in the national supportive housing movement?
To Apply:  Candidates should apply through the link. All candidates should attach their Resume and Cover Letter as one Microsoft Word or PDF document, and make clear if you are applying for the SCIO or CIO position.  Candidates who apply by February 18, 2022 are assured consideration.

Budget and Financial Reporting Analyst(s)

New York, NY

Who we are:

For over 30 years, CSH has changed the lives of highly impacted people by:

  • Helping communities create over 335,000 homes for individuals and families;
  • Providing technical assistance and support to communities across the country including over $1B in capital; and
  • Ensuring access to the services and supports that people and communities need to thrive.

CSH has proven supportive housing can change the lives of individuals, families, and communities. We have created a team of nationally recognized experts who are dedicated to our organization and its goals. We attract talented and diverse individuals, offer competitive salaries and benefits, generous leave and paid time off, and fully embrace the philosophy that work-life balance is achievable. With the goal of attracting exceptional candidates committed to making a difference and who aspire to get the job done CSH is accepting applications for two open Budget and Financial Reporting Analysts (Analyst) to join our Finance Team as integral members of CSH’s business support operations.

Why we need you:
CSH is seeking results-oriented individuals committed to racial equity, advancing anti-racism practices, and sharing their financial talent to support a mission-driven organization that leads efforts to expand housing and service solutions for highly impacted populations. All CSH staff are working virtually until our offices open post-pandemic. Post-pandemic this position will be offered a hybrid at home / at office option based out of our New York City headquarters.

Why we need you:
You will manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, including budget and forecast preparation analysis, ensuring compliance with contract regulations; invoice and expense review, and reconciliation and financial reporting. Your work will incorporate the maintenance and development of accounting principles, agency guidelines, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. You will join a team of three other Analysts under the direction, supervision, coaching, and mentorship of the organization’s Controller.

What you will do:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
In partnership with the Controller and members of the finance team, you will support and assist CSH’s Program Leaders and internal stakeholders in all aspects of our grants and contract management with the goal of maintaining CSH’s outstanding financial management performance and practices. Typical portfolio elements include:

  • Lead all elements of a portfolio of assigned contracts and grants: developing and implementing systems to communicate, monitor, track, and ensure compliance with the terms and requirements of complex federal, state, and local contracts and grants, ensure accurate charging of time and expenditures; timely invoice clients and grantors for work performed; prepare grant and contract reports for funders; and conduct monthly closeout procedures when appropriate.
  • Manage the related financial reporting required including the deferred revenue general ledger account; unbilled revenue and accounts receivable accounts; routine and complex journal entries, time adjustments, and entries/activities needed to support the monthly close.  
  • Supports interim and annual audits – managed jointly by Controller and Accounting Manager with all accounting staff involved.
  • Prepares ad hoc reports for Controller with respect to internal control monitoring and process improvement initiatives.

Project Management and Budgets

  • Lead and assist a collection of assigned departments through their monthly, yearly, project, and ad-hoc budget processes. This is both directive, iterative, responsive, and creative as you collaborate to help staff align our program and mission-driven work with the budget requirements of our organization and partners.   Typical activities include: preparing, analyzing, and sharing monthly project financial statements and variance reports and forecasting processes; providing fiscal planning, budget development, and analytical support; reviewing proposed budgets and recommend modifications; preparing and completing templates, tools, forms, and funder reports in support of applications, reports, audits, and other requirements, input budgets into NetSuite.
  • Ensure quality and accuracy by performing analytical review of projects to ensure the proper recording of revenue, expenses, accrued revenue and deferred revenue.
  • Partners with Program Leaders to develop budget modifications and strategies that ensure maximization of cash flow and accuracy of financial statements.
  • Assists with compliance and adhering to project budgets and spending plan or scope of work and ensures all requirements by contract administration and funders are met during contract and grant closeout process, including submitting quarterly, semi-annual or annual reports.
  • Prepares ad hoc reports for Project Leaders including complex financial analysis to develop budgets for RFPs.

How we work:
CSH staff are adaptable, entrepreneurial, creative, flexible problem solvers with a commitment to racial equity. We are each leaders and collaborators. Specifically, we are seeking:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred but we recognize knowledge and experience comes in many forms including experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounting rules and principles, budgeting concepts and techniques
  • Two to four years experience in nonprofit/or government accounting, including grant and contract accounting, compliance and reporting preferred.
  • Strong sense of ownership for assigned work functions, ability to work independently and as a team member and completes tasks on time.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong creative sensibility and ability to think critically and strategically.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communications skills.
  • Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary information.
  • Familiarity with government contract registration process and paperwork.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
  • Advanced data analysis and Excel skills – VLOOKUP, pivot, filter, formulas, etc.; experience exporting and formatting from general ledger.
  • Previous experience with accounting software at a non-profit organization; NetSuite experience a strong plus.

Compensation:
CSH offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our Analyst range in New York City is $80,000 – $105,000. Our ranges are broad and it is customary for candidates to join CSH at the lower half of the range to leave room for growth, learning, and development in the role and range. It is uncommon for salaries to fall above the mid-point at the time of hire. We negotiate actual salaries with final candidates based on their exact location, experience in similar roles and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

To Apply:
Candidates should apply through the link. All candidates should attach their Resume, Cover letter and Salary Expectations as one Microsoft Word or PDF document.

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A CSH-Funded Project in Syracuse Opens its Doors including Units for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Approximately 100 people gathered on E. Genesee Street in Syracuse, NY, last month to celebrate the completion of Winston Gaskin Homes, following the renovation of 20 multi-family buildings with 66 affordable and supportive housing units. 

The development, named after a prominent Syracuse African-American business person who co-founded Housing Visions, also has set aside 20 units for families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.

The apartments range from one to five bedroomsand four units are fully accessible and adapted for people with challenges with mobilityThree units have also been adapted for people with hearing or vision impairments. 

The buildings, mainly constructed between 1900s to 19030s, had deteriorated, and Housing Visions, a not-for-profit Developer, sought financing to rehabilitate this critical housing resource. CSH awarded Housing Visions with a $100,000 Project Initiation Loan in 2017, followed by a $1,047,000 million unsecured predevelopment loan in 2018.  

Funds from New York State Housing and Community Renewal, the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing program aided the completion of the project. In addition, the Empire State Supportive Housing (ESSHI) Funds will be used to sustain operations and support services for the 20 supportive housing units dedicated to domestic violence survivors.

The YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County is providing support services to families. Fanny Villareal, the YWCA's Executive Director, emphasized how vital a resource this housing is for the families who need it.

Dignitaries from state and local government, including Mayor Ben Walsh, RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner and CEO of NY State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), and Dana Greenberg of the NYS Homeless and Housing Assistance Corporation, were also present at the event. 

Ben Lockwood, President and CEO of Housing Visions underscored the importance of this project: "The preservation of these 66 units of quality, affordable housing will not only ensure the continued [upward] trajectory of these neighborhoods, but more importantly it reinforces the positive impact that housing has on our community's most vulnerable residents."

CSH awards loan for supportive housing building in Brooklyn, NY

$13.5 million loan is largest to date

BROOKLYN, NY – Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) awarded a $13.5 million secured loan that will fund the acquisition and predevelopment costs for a 216-unit affordable housing community for young adults and families in Brooklyn at risk for or who have a history of experiencing homelessness.

The loan is the largest to date for CSH, a national nonprofit that advances practical housing solutions to improve the lives of the most vulnerable.  CSH is the largest CDFI in the country dedicated to financing supportive housing.

Located at 326 Rockaway Avenue, the housing community will serve young adults and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The project is a partnership between New York Metropolitan area developer Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership, an affordable housing nonprofit that will serve as the building’s service provider and property manager.

Construction is expected to begin next year on the 160,000-square-foot, 14-floor mixed-use development that will include approximately 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

Eighty-seven units will serve young adults ages 18-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition, 42 supportive units will be reserved for young adult families with children or pregnant women who are at risk for homelessness. The remaining units will be reserved for individuals and families earning below 60 percent of the area median income.

The need for units dedicated to this population is high. New York City has the third highest number of homeless unaccompanied youth in the nation. As of 2018, on a single night more than 4,500 unaccompanied and parenting youth were counted as experiencing homelessness in New York City.

 “This project represents the CSH’s commitment to improving the lives of people caught in the cycle of poverty, institutionalization and homelessness, especially youth and families,” said Deborah De Santis, President and CEO at CSH. “We are pleased to support RiseBoro Community Partnership’s efforts to increase affordable and supportive housing in New York City so all residents can thrive in their communities.”

The building will include 1,000 square feet of community facility space for social services that will be rooted in positive youth development, person-centered planning, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed case management, and critical time intervention. Other amenities will include a community room, fitness room, landscaped courtyard, on-site laundry and 24-hour security.

The project is expected to be funded with tax-exempt bond financing from NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, subsidy from NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) Supportive Housing Loan Program (SHLP), and tax credits made available through NY State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). Service and operating funds are expected to come from NYC 15/15.

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ABOUT CSH

The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) is the national champion for supportive housing, demonstrating its potential to improve the lives of very vulnerable individuals and families by helping communities create more than 385,000 real homes for people who desperately need them. CSH funding, expertise and advocacy have provided $1 billion in direct loans and grants for supportive housing across the country. Building on 30 years of success developing multiple and cross-sector partnerships, CSH engages broader systems to fully invest in solutions that drive equity, help people thrive, and harness data to generate concrete and sustainable results. By aligning affordable housing with services and other sectors, CSH helps communities move away from crisis, optimize their public resources, and ensure a better future for everyone. Visit us at www.csh.org.

The CSH Metro Team is proud to release the 2020 New York Housing and Justice System Change Platform

Recognizing that many people leaving jail and prison are released to homelessness or housing instability, this paper provides an overview of:

  • The current housing landscape and critical gaps and barriers that people who are justice impacted face;
  • Leading housing and justice advocacy and social services organizations serving people who are justice impacted;
  • Opportunities within housing and justice to provide permanent supportive housing for people leaving Rikers and other jails and prison.

After a review of the current landscape, CSH outlines specific recommendations for NYC in 2021:

  1. Bridge the gap between justice and housing advocacy groups and city agencies;
  2. Prioritize supportive housing for the justice impacted population;
  3. Advance equity through program expansion, policy changes, and overall strategy.

With these recommendations in mind, CSH looks forward to working with leaders in the housing and justice sectors to support fellow New Yorkers who are experiencing homelessness and have been affected by the trauma of incarceration and systemic racism.

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