Univision interview with Gabriela Sandoval Requena, Senior Policy Analyst
In this interview, Gabriela discusses the increase in the New York State FHEPS vouchers and how this will benefit New Yorkers who are homeless, or at risk of losing a home, and victims of domestic violence.
Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Women and Gender Equity jointly with Committee on General Welfare
November 29, 2021 Thank you, Chairperson Diaz, Chairperson Levin, and members of the City Council Women and Gender Equity and General Welfare Committees for the opportunity to submit written testimony at this hearing. New Destiny Housing is a 27-year-old nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of violence for low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness and […]
Celebrating the opening of The Corden
62 units of supportive, affordable housing with 37 units dedicated to homeless families headed by domestic violence survivors New York State Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin, New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos and Brenda McAteer, Assistant Director, Bureau of Housing & Support Services, NYS […]
Statement on Eric Adams Winning as the Next NYC Mayor
New Destiny Housing congratulates Eric Adams on winning the New York City mayoral election. Our city is currently facing a number of formidable challenges, including a homelessness crisis that is only getting worse as eviction rates escalate. Given that families are the largest segment of the homeless population in the City, and over 40% of […]
Press Conference Statement Urging Gov. Hochul to Sign Legislation to Raise the Value of the NYS FHEPS Voucher
By Nicole Branca Executive Director, New Destiny Housing October 29, 2021 Click below to watch the full press conference. Start at 14:00 to watch Nicole Branca read her statement. Click below to watch the full press conference. Start at 14:00 to watch Nicole Branca read her statement. Good morning everyone. Thank you Assemblymember Rosenthal and […]
Rich Froehlich: A Remembrance
by Carol CordenNew Destiny E.D., 1997-2020 Rich Froehlich’s sudden death on September 24th, 2021 left New York City’s affordable housing world shocked and saddened. Rich was a major actor on the New York and national housing scenes and he was in the prime of his career. He was also a steadfast friend and supporter of […]
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare
September 15, 2021 Thank you, Chairperson Levin and members of the City Council General Welfare Committee for the opportunity to submit written testimony on behalf of New Destiny. New Destiny Housing is a 27-year-old nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness. We develop new affordable housing with voluntary on-site services and […]
Comments on HRA Proposed Amendments of Rental Assistance Program Rules
August 30, 2021 New Destiny Housing commends New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and Mayor de Blasio for choosing to immediately increase the maximum rents for CityFHEPS to the Section 8 levels, as well as creating a project-based version of CityFHEPS. While these enhancements make CityFHEPS more effective, New Destiny urges the agency to […]
Memorandum of Support — S6853A (Kavanagh)
June 7, 2021 New Destiny Housing Corporation supports the passage of S6853A and the introduction and passage of a same-as legislation in the Assembly. S6853A would maximize the effectiveness of several critical programs that aim to prevent homelessness and increase housing stability during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. New Destiny Housing is a 27-year-old nonprofit […]
Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Finance on the Executive Budget for FY 2022
By Gabriela Sandoval Requena Senior Policy Analyst at New Destiny Housing May 25, 2021 Thank you, Chairperson Dromm and members of the City Council Committee on Finance, for the opportunity to submit written testimony at this Executive Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022. New Destiny Housing is a 27-year-old nonprofit committed to ending the cycle […]