13 projects across New York State, including two in the Fingerlakes, have been awarded over $125 million to create permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing.
Governor Hochul announced on Tuesday that the projects will create 645 units and nearly 1,000 beds. Funding for the projects comes from the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.
“Creating new supportive housing, which combines affordable housing and services, is a fundamental part of our work to address the housing and homelessness crisis in our state,” Governor Hochul said. “This investment will help families and individuals who have experienced homelessness across our state remain stably housed while supporting strong neighborhoods and a brighter future for all New Yorkers.”
In Auburn, The Rescue Mission has been awarded $15 million to support the construction of an 80-unit emergency shelter in the city. The project will include eight additional units of permanent supportive housing for the homeless. The project will see the construction of a three-story, all-electric building. It will feature separate entrances and spaces for the permanent and emergency tenants, supportive services, laundry, and a common room.
Rescue Mission Chief Executive Officer Dan Sieburg said, “We are grateful to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for this transformative $15 million investment to address the growing need for emergency housing in Cayuga County. The Rescue Mission is committed to putting love into action by providing shelter, stability, and support to those experiencing homelessness. This new 80-bed emergency shelter and eight permanent supportive housing units in Auburn, developed in partnership with Housing Visions Unlimited, will expand our capacity to serve individuals in crisis and help them build pathways toward lasting independence.”
The Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency (FLACRA) has been awarded $2.5 million to develop five units and nine beds of supportive housing for individuals and families where the head of household has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder in Waterloo. Called FLACRA Supporting Housing Waterloo, will see three new buildings created at two sites – one three-bedroom single-family home and two townhome-style buildings, each with two one-bedroom apartments.
Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Carlson said, “We are deeply grateful to the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) for awarding funding for FLACRA’s Waterloo Housing Project. This incredible investment will provide the Seneca County community with five new apartment units for families and individuals—creating safe, stable, and affordable housing that supports recovery and self-sufficiency. This project represents the power of innovative partnerships, bringing together FLACRA, the Finger Lakes Land Bank, our development partners MM Development Advisors, Hamilton Stern Construction and IN/EX Architecture, local stakeholders, and community partners. Together with HHAP, we are building supportive, recovery-focused housing that advances our mission of serving the community through whole-person care and building lasting hope across the Finger Lakes. We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort to strengthen our rural communities and create new opportunities for all.”
Similar projects have also been awarded funding in Binghamton, Cheektowaga, Jamestown, Long Island, New York City, Schenectady, Utica, and Wheatfield.
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