Supportive Housing
EMERGENCY AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
We Provide Individual Clean, safe apartments for homeless or formerly homeless women and their dependent children. Empowering women in supportive housing programs to live independent, healthy lives.
YWCA housing gives over 500 women the stability, support and resources while they are in recovery. They are able to build their confidence and life skills to transform to independence in the community. Because of the YWCA, women are able to take away the stress of “Where will I sleep?” Women will be taken out of dangerous living situations and given a new start in life.
Southside Manor Emergency Shelter
Located at 76 Conklin Ave, providing emergency shelter for women in our community. With a capacity of 66 beds, the shelter is committed to offering a safe and welcoming space for homeless women.
We are providing emergency shelter and support services to women facing challenging circumstances. The Shelter has 66 Beds. We provide all the basic necessities to homeless women. We are open 365 days a year and we are open
Journey Program
40 apartments for Transitional/Permanent rapid rehousing for women with a history of Domestic Violence. Our services include the following: Case management, Financial Rental Assistance, Education, Job Training, Childcare and Linkage to appropriate recovery services.
Street Outreach Program
Our YWCA’s Street Outreach, which locates and engages unsheltered homeless persons for the purposes of providing immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance programs, rapid rehousing, permanent housing and mainstream resources. We cover 6 counties and connect homeless persons with services.
Endicott Square
Endicott Square: Housing developers, Housing Visions, Inc. completed renovation of an old school in Endicott and turned it into 70 units of affordable housing for low-income families and individuals with a diagnosis of serious mental illness. The YWCA provides supportive services to 15 homeless families residing at Endicott Square. Participants receive a broad array of services such as intensive case management, Financial Rental Assistance, Education, Job Training, Childcare and Linkage to mental health and substance abuse treatment, and housing/systems advocacy.
Housing Program
Emergency Housing Shelter
Address:
On-site 75 Beds for Single women. Two locations: 1) 80 Hawley Stret 12-beds for homeless adult women with chronic health and/or mobility issues and 2) 76 Conklin Avenue 63-beds for homeless adult women.
Street Outreach Program
YW City Apartments
Address:
80 Hawley Street
*Some of the units have layered funding sources: (i.e. county & HUD funding; all have state funding)
The Bridge Initiative
Address:
80 Hawley Street
Department of Social Service Rental Supplement Program (DSS RSP)
Address:
Off and on-site
Intensive Independent Living Program (IILP)
Address:
80 Hawley Street
Journey Program
Address:
Off and on-site
Endicott Square
Developers: Housing Visions
Address:
23 Jackson Ave, Endicott, NY
Opened: 10/1/2022
Homesteads on Grand
Developers:
Regan Developers
333 Grand Ave., Johnson City, NY
Hooper Road Apartments
Developers:
CDS Monarch
Address: 609 Hooper Road, Town of Union, NY
Grant Funding
-NYS Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance (OTDA) Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP). 75 bed women’s shelter at two locations
-City of Binghamton Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
-Code Blue (Nov-April)
City of Binghamton ESG
-New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) (Funding for 48 units (12 Families & 36 Singles)
-Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Broome County Department of Social Services: 5 Families (PSH)
Broome County Department of Social Services (60-65) Households are both Families and Individuals
Housing Urban Development (HUD) for IILP: 17 units (7 Families and 10 Singles) *PSH
-45 Permanent Supportive Housing (15 Families / 30 Singles)
-25 Transitional Housing units (5 Families/15 Singles.
Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI): 15 Family units
12 Family units
40 units Seniors 62 and older needing assistance with two or more ADLs and must be on Medicaid. Total project will have 81 units of Senior Housing.
38 units: 7 Families and 31 Singles. The project will have 68 units of affordable housing and a NYS Licensed Childcare Center.
Population Served
ESG Funds support shelter staff
Outreach staff work with homeless individuals on the street, hotels and other places not meant for human habitation
Homeless Families and Singles with Disabilities. Funds can be used for staff; operating funds; utilities, etc.
Homeless Families having an infant born addicted to illegal substances. Funds are used to support family needs as well as supporting recovery services to ensure the child’s needs are fully met. This is a 2-year program. Bridge units are located at 80 Hawley and are part of the 48 YW City Apartments.
Homeless Families and Singles residing hotels. Funds provide limited case management and short-term rental assistance.
Homeless Families and Singles with Disabilities. Pays for support services and rental assistance. These 17 units are included in the 48 units of “YW City Apartments”
Homeless Families and Singles with a history of Domestic Violence. Funds are used for case management, rental assistance and limited financial support services for tenants (i.e. moving costs, household items, emergency food, employment services, and safety features such as Ring doorbell cameras.)
Homeless Families with the head of household having a mental health diagnosis (SMI). Must be enrolled in Medicaid.
Homeless Families with the head of household having a mental health diagnosis (SMI). Must be enrolled in Medicaid.
Homeless individuals 62 and older with a minimum of 2 or more challenges with ADLs. All ESSHI tenants must be enrolled in Medicaid.
Low-income housing with 38 units set aside for ESSHI population homeless Families and individuals with a history of Domestic Violence. Must be enrolled in Medicaid.
Racial Justice
Our Mission to eliminate racism and empower women, can have a wide-ranging and positive impact on the organization and the communities it serves. By integrating this mission into all its programs, interactions, services, and community relations, the YWCA is demonstrating its commitment to promoting racial justice and equity. This can help to create a more inclusive and respectful environment for all individuals, and can also promote understanding and healing between different communities. The empowerment of women through the program can also have a positive impact on gender equity and can help to create more opportunities for women to participate fully in all aspects of society.
The Bridge Program:
An innovative housing approach focusing on mothers in recovery who have given birth to babies addicted to opioids or other illegal substances.
RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM:
Offsite rehousing program for 25 homeless individuals and families in Broome County.
- Future Off-Site Housing Expansion 15 units for very low-income families with mental health issues in Endicott
- 14 bed emergency shelter for women and families.
- 48 permanent supportive housing units
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YWCA Rapid Rehousing Program: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) program providing support services and rental assistance to 25 homeless households in Broome County. YWCA staff assist homeless families and individuals in finding safe, affordable permanent housing off-site in an area of their choice and will provide rental assistance, financial support for utilities, transportation and household needs for 12-18 months.
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Endicott Square: Housing developers, Housing Visions, Inc. completed renovation of an old school in Endicott and turned it into 70 units of affordable housing for low-income families and individuals. Through a contract with NYS Empire Supportive Homeless Housing Initiative (ESSHI) the YWCA will be providing supportive services to 15 homeless families residing at Endicott Square. The grand opening for Endicott Square is scheduled for September 1, 2021.
Sponsors
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