What they call their work
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocating for supportive housing policiesAdvocates for policies to advance the growth and effectiveness of supportive housing across New York State, contributing to the creation of over 52,000 units of supportive housing through sustained advocacy efforts.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Building capacity of supportive housing providers through network supportSupports a statewide network of nonprofit and corporate organizations in New York’s supportive housing sector, including providers in New York City, Upstate New York, Long Island, and Westchester County, through membership categories that offer access to events, job postings, and engagement opportunities.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing research on supportive housingConducts, compiles, and publishes original research and external analyses on supportive housing in New York State, including supporting foundational studies such as the 2001 Culhane Study that demonstrated cost savings of supportive housing compared to homelessness.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PASCALE LEONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $281K |
| CYNTHIA STUART | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $201K |
| KIMBERLY LABEACH | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER | 40 | $186K |
| REBECCA ZANGEN | CHIEF POLICY OFFICER | 40 | $166K |
| TIERRA LABRADA | ASSC. DIR. OF POLICY & ADVOCACY | 40 | $148K |
| JOELLE BALLAM-SCHWAN | ASSC. DIR. ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $134K |
- BAABA HALM — BOARD MEMBER
- BLANCA RAMIREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDA ROSEN — CHAIR
- BRIAN SEGEL — BOARD MEMBER (LEFT JUNE 2024)
- CAL HEDIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLE COPPENS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID WALSH — SECRETARY
- DIANE LOUARD-MICHEL — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MYRA HENRY — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY CHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- FRED SHACK — VICE CHAIR
- JEANNETTE RUFFINS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE OPLUSTIL — BOARD MEMBER (LEFT MAY 2024)
- KEVIN HOFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK FULLER — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY HARRINGTON — BOARD MEMBER (LEFT DEC 2024)
- RALPH FASANO — TREASURER
- SAMANTHA MAGISTRO — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN WIVIOTT — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- A.A.D. Construction Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- ACCORD Corporation Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- ADAPT Community Network Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- AKRF, Inc. Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- ALC Environmental Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Abou Dewan & Hanna Co., Inc. Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Alembic Community Development Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Alexander Gorlin Architects Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- All New York Title Agency Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Alodgio Consulting LLC Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Ametrine Group Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Amida Care Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- Amie Gross Architects Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Anthem BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Anthos Home Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- Apex Building Group Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Apple Bank Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corp. Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- Association for Community Living Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- Association for Energy Affordability Partner — Affiliate member organization that does not provide supportive housing, part of the Network's membership
- Association for Mental Health and Wellness Network — Member organization in the Supportive Housing Network of New York's Long Island chapter
- Atlas Search Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Aufgang Architects Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Automatic Industries Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Azimuth Development Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- BD Capital Management Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- BELFOR Property Restoration Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- BXprotects Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
- Barclay Damon Network — Corporate member of the Supportive Housing Network of New York Inc.
How they approach the work
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- Collective Advocacy and Network-Based Influencemethodology: network_based_advocacyBy uniting a network of nonprofit and corporate members, the organization amplifies its policy influence and drives systemic change in supportive housing, because collective representation strengthens advocacy and resource sharing beyond what individual providers can achieve.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systemic Changemethodology: cross_sector_collaborationBy collaborating across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, the organization advances supportive housing through shared strategies in policy, training, and technical assistance, because systemic challenges like homelessness require coordinated, multi-stakeholder solutions.
- Housing First Model Advocacymethodology: housing_firstBy advocating for the Housing First model, the organization rapidly houses chronically homeless individuals without preconditions like sobriety, because removing barriers to housing increases housing stability and supports long-term recovery and service engagement.
- Knowledge Dissemination and Capacity Buildingmethodology: knowledge_dissemination_and_advocacyBy disseminating best practices and providing training and technical assistance, the organization strengthens provider capacity and improves supportive housing outcomes, because high-quality implementation depends on accessible knowledge and professional development.
- Trauma-Informed Care Integrationmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed care into supportive housing services, the organization improves resident outcomes because understanding personal trauma histories fosters safer environments and more effective, empathetic support.