West Side Federation

Thank you @BrianKavanaghNY @SenatorCCleare @andreastewartcousins for backing the NY Resident Assistance Program. @GovKathyHochul @NYSA_Majority @cheastie @LindaBRosenthal please include it in the SFY 2027 Final Budget. #SupportOlderAdults #NYResidentAssistance

WSFSSH staff joined volunteers across New York City for the annual HOPE Count, helping document homelessness across the five boroughs. The data collected helps guide policy, services, and funding nationwide. Proud of our team and grateful to all who participated. #HOPECount

WSFSSH is proud to stand alongside advocates across NY in support of the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP). Expanding HAVP to $250M could help stabilize 10,000 households statewide and ensure families pay no more than 30% of their income toward rent. #AffordableHousing #HAVP

Wednesday was a marathon day of advocacy for Resident Assistance in affordable senior housing for LeadingAge NY, @liveonny, @WSFSSH, & @SelfhelpNY! TY @LindaBRosenthal, @SenatorCCleare, & more for speaking with us about this key program to help older NYers age safely in place.

Nothing like a fresh cut to lift your day. Euclid Hall residents came together for a Shape Ups & Trims event led by staff Michael and Jerry, turning a haircut into a moment of confidence and connection. #WSFSSH #SupportiveHousing

WSFSSH was proud to join advocates across NYS at @thenetworkny's 2026 Lobby Day in Albany, calling for stronger investments in supportive housing and the services that help communities thrive. #WSFSSH #SupportiveHousing #SupportiveHousingSavesLives

A weekly craft group turned into Claremont’s 2nd Annual Art Gallery, A Journey of Growth. Residents proudly showcased paintings, drawings, and photography created through the “Get Crafty” group, celebrating creativity and community. #CreativeAging #SupportiveHousing #WSFSSH

Our Red Oak Older Adult Center celebrated Black History Month with music, food, and community — honoring the achievements and cultural impact of Black Americans while bringing residents together for a joyful day of connection. #BlackHistoryMonth

Grateful to stand alongside @LeadingAgeNY and @LindaBRosenthal during Lobby Day earlier this month. We shared why stronger supports, fair funding, and affordable housing matter so much for the older adults we serve every day. #LeadingAgeNY #OlderAdults #Advocacy

Your next chapter might start here. We’re hiring for several roles across WSFSSH and looking for people who want to do work that truly matters. Explore our open positions: 🔗wsfssh.org/work-with-us

As temperatures drop across NYC this weekend, let’s look out for our older neighbors, friends, and family. Simple safety steps and city resources like warming centers and 311 can help everyone stay warm and safe.

Chalked hands, nervous laughs, and big climbs. Staff kicked off the year at @MovementHarlem with WSFSSH Moves: Rise & Climb, part of our ongoing wellness initiative bringing colleagues together through fun, active Saturday experiences. More WSFSSH Moves ahead!

During the holiday season, Men of Harlem donated toys to our Grandparent Family Apartments and joined us to hand them out to residents. We are grateful for their generosity and the joy they brought to our families.

The @AmazinMetsFdn helped make the holiday season extra special for kids at Grandparent Family Apartments. Thanks to the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, families enjoyed games, laughs, and a special visit from Mr. & Mrs. Met! We’re grateful for a day full of joy and holiday magic.

Happy Holidays from all of us at WSFSSH! Wishing you warmth, joy, and a wonderful season ahead.

Last month, our Executive Director Paul Freitag joined a powerful policy seminar hosted by @cfhnyc focused on aging and homelessness. The panel examined system gaps and evidence-based solutions to support older adults experiencing homelessness and help them age with dignity.

Congratulations to one of WSFSSH's very own, Desira Obouene, on graduating from SHNNY’s RELISH program. RELISH supports emerging leaders in supportive housing through mentorship, training, and peer learning. Proud to see our staff grow into future leaders.

WSFSSH was featured in a @nytimes article on parking garage redevelopment. Our ED Paul Freitag shared a different vision: “If you have an older parking garage that is not structurally sound, that would be a great site for affordable housing.” nyti.ms/4oZJpuM

We’re grateful to receive a $100,000 grant from @TrinityChurchNYC supporting our work to develop and preserve affordable housing and provide supportive services for older adults in Manhattan and the Bronx. Thankful for this partnership and shared commitment to dignity and care.

WSFSSH Exec Director Paul Freitag was featured in the @nytimes on the renewed conversation around SROs. He noted that while SROs can broaden housing options, they’re often challenging for older adults with mobility or privacy needs. nyti.ms/4rT70zK