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FY2024 System Performance Measures Report

Coming Together to Build a Better Future

By Ashley Matrassi on

Reflections from the NY Supportive Housing Network Conference by Ashley Matrassi, CoC Director Ashley Matrassi, CoC Director, left of center, speaks on a panel at the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s Annual Conference Earlier this month, I had the honor of attending the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s Annual Conference- the largest supportive … Continued

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Orleans County Housing Summit 2025

By Tracy Schmidt on

Sparking Solutions for a Stronger Future On Thursday May 15th, 2025 the Homeless Alliance of WNY in partnership with Nyla Gaylord, Executive Director of United Way of Orleans County and Nick Coulter, Community Housing Consultant, sponsored the 2025 Orleans United Way Housing Summit. It was a dynamic gathering of over 60 leaders and changemakers from … Continued

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Why Permanent Supportive Housing Matters—Now More Than Ever

By Tracy Schmidt on

Imagine facing cancer with no home to recover in. Imagine raising a child with special needs while juggling multiple jobs and still not making enough to afford rent. These aren’t rare stories—they’re the reality for tens of thousands in our community. In Western New York, over 49,000 people rely on federally subsidized housing to keep … Continued

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NY-508 Awarded $23.7 Million in Homeless Relief Funding

By Tracy Schmidt on

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the FY2024 CoC awards last week. We are thrilled to share that our community had a very successful competition once again. We were awarded 6 new projects, bringing our total award amount to $23.7M! That is a $4M increase from last year! This award highlights the exponential … Continued

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Homeless Alliance’s 2024 Annual Luncheon

By Kexin Ma on

On December 13, 2024, the Homeless Alliance of WNY hosted its Annual Luncheon. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us, supporting to this important cause. The energy and passion in the room were a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together. The luncheon highlighted the collective efforts of our … Continued

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Shared Housing Conference

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Highlights from the 2024 Shared Housing Conference Hosted by the Shared Housing Institute October 29-31, 2024 | San Diego, CA The Shared Housing 2024 conference brought together leaders and advocates in the housing sector to explore shared housing as a powerful response to two of today’s biggest challenges: loneliness and housing affordability. Shared housing is … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle Newsletter

By Evan Coyle on

The 1st Edition is Out Now! The 1st edition of the “Continuum Chronicle” provides readers with an “Inside look” at the work of outreach workers, non-profits, and other Important players in our community. The newsletter also showcases local events, news, and resources. The “Continuum Chronicle” was created to help highlight the Incredible work being carried … Continued

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NY-508 CoC Funding Increases

By Evan Coyle on

NY-508 CoC Funding Increases to Over 19 Million The chart above illustrates the steady increase in CoC award funding for NY-508, growing from $12 million in 2018 to $19.6 million in 2023. This growth reflects not just system performance, but the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. As the CoC lead, the Homeless Alliance … Continued

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Domestic Violence Awareness

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A Conversation about DV with Caleigh Skinner Caleigh Skinner, LMSW is the Director of Domestic Violence Services at Pinnacle Community Services. Caleigh has held this position for roughly 2.5 years and has been working in this realm for much longer. Caleigh is a dedicated member of our community who is very passionate about providing resources … Continued

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