There is no climate justice without housing justice— that's why we're fast tracking equitable decarbonization and building sustainable #AffordableHousing, while focusing on the health and resiliency of our buildings & neighbors. Here's what HPD Sustainability has done this year:
Temperatures are to go below freezing tonight. If you see anyone at risk, especially those living on the street, please call 311. During #CodeBlue, shelter is available system-wide for anyone brought to a shelter by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins.
Human services workers provide critical essential service for NYC, yet are vastly underpaid, making poverty wages & working multiple jobs to cover living expenses. We need a 3% COLA NOW in the November budget modification! #JustPay@NYCMayor@HSC_NY@theNetworkNY
This evening, we join together to honor the lives lost to COVID-19, and mourn with our colleagues, the people we serve, and communities across the country forever changed from this deadly virus. We share the light of remembrance with each of you during the #COVIDMemorial.
Hey NY! The Actors Fund & @MountSinaiNYC's Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts are offering free #FluShots for uninsured performing arts & entertainment workers! Appointments & registration required, no walk-ins. Sign up at ow.ly/qald50BzG8G#StayHealthy
Are you registered to vote? In New York State, new registrations must be received by October 9th, and you have until October 27th to request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Learn more about NY registration and other deadlines: elections.ny.gov/VotingDeadline…#YourVoteCounts#Vote
Gov. Cuomo & the New York State Legislature established the COVID Rent Relief Program to help reduce the rent burden for low-income households during the COVID-19 crisis. Applications will be accepted for two weeks beginning on Thursday, July 16. Watch our video PSA to learn more
“It is necessary to let go of things that are heavy.” Yesterday was definitely made lighter with lovely notes from @ey_us NY office & our Junior Board, and fresh meals from our partners @gothamorg, @gwmarket, and @la_palapa. Smiles all around! #Grateful#COVID19Heroes
Accountability is key in the commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re seeking a Director of Inclusion and Engagement to ensure our approach is consultative and that we have the necessary internal capacity. Learn more: bit.ly/3e8Qi8I#WeAreBreakingGround
Our Asset Management team worked with our partners @theNetworkNY to distribute more than 2.5 million masks and gloves to over 90 supportive housing providers - proud to contribute to helping our partners keep staff and tenants safe across the city! #WeAreBreakingGround
Here’s a sneak peak at a truly extraordinary gift. An artist (who wishes to remain anonymous) created over one hundred unique pieces – one for each of the households that will move into Edwin’s Place, our newest supportive residence in Brooklyn, later this year. 1/3
🚨@SecretaryCarson will soon formally propose allowing federally-funded homeless shelter providers to refuse shelter to LGBTQ people. AND they’re quietly moving forward w/ their plan to allow 55,000 American kids in “mixed-status” families to be evicted.🚨
For people experiencing homelessness, a phone is essential. But things are stolen, lost, or easily damaged when living unsheltered. Our teams are going the extra mile to make sure people can stay connected. Read more: breakingground.org/news-events/an…#WeAreBreakingGround