What they call their work
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operate emergency shelters for homeless individuals and familiesOperates emergency shelters for homeless single adults and families through contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services, including 160-bed shelters for single adult men and leased hotel facilities citywide, providing assessment, eligibility determination, and support services to over 700 single adults and families.
- Support transitions to permanent housingProvides services including Independent Living Plans and housing placement support, helping an average of 41 formerly homeless clients per month transition to permanent housing; achieved 497 total permanent housing placements for single adults and families in 2024 with a 97% housing retention rate.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Deliver on-site supportive services and case managementProvides integrated social support services, on-site case management, and care linkages for residents managing serious mental illnesses, veterans, and other vulnerable populations across its housing programs.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Develop and manage permanent supportive and affordable housingDevelops, owns, and manages permanent supportive and mixed-income housing for low-income, formerly homeless, and special needs populations, including seniors and veterans, with on-site wrap-around services; currently operates 359 apartments and has 233 new units under construction as part of a $257 million real estate portfolio across three buildings.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Ensure organizational governance and complianceMaintains committee-based governance through a Board of Directors and operates a Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PE&QA) department to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual obligations, including government program reviews and facility visits.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Provide specialized housing and support for seniors and vulnerable populationsDevelops and operates affordable senior housing for individuals aged 62 and older, including 59 designated units at Glenmore Manor for homeless seniors with special needs; seniors represent nearly 30% of total residents and receive services to support aging in place.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Provide transitional housing for survivors of domestic violenceOperates multiple transitional housing programs for survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and their children, including two facilities with 40 and 54 units respectively, and secured state financing in 1999 for the Serenity House Family Residence; moved 237 families with children fleeing abuse into these shelters in 2024.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MATTHEW OKEBIYI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 72 | $696K |
| TASHIMA TAYLOR | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $183K |
| RODNEY A MARSHALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $146K |
| JULIO SEVILLA | ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | 35 | $144K |
- ADRIAN PETERS — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDRA PHANORD — DIRECTOR
- DR STEPHEN REDENTI PHD — DIRECTOR
- HERB REGNIER — TREASURER
- ONYEKWERE ONWUMERE PHD — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN ATKINS — DIRECTOR
- WALTER CAMPBELL — CHAIRPERSON
Who they work with
- BACDYS Partner — Herb Regnier serves as Executive Director of BACDYS and Board Treasurer of AAPCI, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS Partner — Collaborated with AAPCI to host a women’s health panel at Edwin’s Place, a supportive housing residence.
- Breaking Ground Partner — Partnered with AAPCI to open Edwin’s Place supportive housing residence in Brownsville, Brooklyn
- Brooklyn HIV Care Network Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for HIV care coordination
- City University of New York Partner — Dr. Stephen Redenti is a Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at City University of New York and a Board Member of AAPCI.
- City and state housing development and finance agencies Government — Partners with city and state housing agencies to develop mixed-income housing developments.
- City of New York Government — Collaborates with City stakeholders to address the needs of survivors of domestic violence, street homeless individuals, homeless families, and low-income seniors.
- Coalition of Residential Domestic Violence Providers Partner — Membership in coalition focused on domestic violence services
- Department of Homeless Services Government — Contracts with AAPCI to operate multiple shelters including the New Beginnings Men’s Shelter and emergency family shelters.
- Dress For Success Partner — Partnership or affiliation to support workforce development and empowerment services
- Flagstar Bank Partner — Adrian Peters is Vice President at Flagstar Bank and serves as a Board Member of AAPCI.
- Gay Men’s Health Crisis Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for HIV-related health and support services
- God’s Love We Deliver Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for medically tailored meal delivery
- HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York Partner — Membership affiliation for health and human services planning
- HIV/AIDS | VOCAL-NY Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation focused on HIV/AIDS advocacy and services
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation to support community services
- Municipal agencies Partner — Collaborates with municipal agencies on affordable and supportive housing development projects.
- NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) Government — Co-reviewed AAPCI's proposal for the development of a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence.
- NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Government — Approved AAPCI's proposal and provided capital development financing for the Serenity House Family Residence under the RSVP initiative.
- New York State Government — Works with State stakeholders to address the immediate needs of vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.
- Nonprofit New York Network — Membership in a network supporting nonprofit organizations in New York
- Private developers Partner — Works with private developers as co-developer or nonprofit sponsor on housing projects.
- Prominent and M/WBE architects, developers, contractors and/or subcontractors Partner — Contracts with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and other professionals across the development industry in New York City.
- Public Health Solutions Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for public health program implementation
- The Floating Hospital Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for health and social services
- The Graduate Center - CUNY Partner — Dr. Onyekwere Onwumere is a Research Scientist at The Graduate Center - CUNY and serves as Board Secretary of AAPCI.
- local community-based agencies Partner — Collaborates with local community-based agencies to deliver services and support mission goals.
- nationally recognized nonprofit organizations Partner — Develops partnerships with nationally recognized nonprofit organizations to advance housing and social service initiatives.
- private developers Partner — Partners with private developers to develop transitional and affordable housing.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Housing-First with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing_firstBy providing permanent supportive housing combined with wrap-around services such as on-site case management, we produce long-term housing stability and independence for formerly homeless individuals and those with serious mental illness, because stable housing is a foundational prerequisite for health and well-being.
- Mixed-Income Integration to Prevent Marginalizationmethodology: mixed_income_integrationBy developing inclusive, mixed-income housing communities, we promote social integration and long-term stability for formerly homeless individuals, because avoiding institutional or segregated settings reduces stigma and strengthens community belonging.
- Root-Cause Intervention through Integrated Systemsmethodology: root_cause_interventionBy integrating housing, health, and economic development services, we address the root causes of homelessness—including lack of affordable housing, unmet health needs, and structural racism—because sustainable solutions require dismantling interconnected systemic barriers rather than treating symptoms alone.