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Homeless Alliance of Western New York Joins Forces with the Supportive Housing Network of New York

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BUFFALO –  The Supportive Housing Network of New York, the state’s leading membership organization and largest supportive housing, and membership and advocacy organization in the nation — representing over 200 non-profit organizations and more than 64,000 supportive housing units statewide — has officially welcomed the Homeless Alliance of Western New York as the newest member … Continued

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Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Scheduled for January 22-23, 2026

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2026 PIT FLYER | 2026 PIT AMAZON DONATION WISHLIST BUFFALO – The Homeless Alliance of Western New York, in collaboration with emergency shelters, outreach teams, community organizations and volunteers across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, will conduct the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count beginning the evening of January 22 and running for a continuous … Continued

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Homeless Alliance Celebrates 20 Years and Honors Pillars of Homeless Service Award Winners at 20th Anniversary Luncheon

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PHOTO GALLERY | DIGITAL PROGRAM | AWARD WINNERS BUFFALO – More than 350 community members gathered on Friday, December 5 at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville as the Homeless Alliance of Western New York celebrated its 20th anniversary and recognized long-serving leaders in the region’s homelessness response system. A highlight of the afternoon was the … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle 2025 – Thanksgiving and Holiday Edition

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We know this time of year can be tough for people who are experiencing homelessness throughout Western New York. During tough times, it is a reassuring reminder that there are people all over our community who have your back. This edition of the Continuum Chronicle newsletter is to highlight these holiday resources from Thanksgiving and … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle 2025 – Fall 2025 Edition

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Welcome to our community newsletter!! We are very excited to showcase some of the incredible work and resources within and beyond our Continuum of Care. In this edition hear directly from our executive director Kexin Ma, celebrate new housing projects breaking ground throughout Western New York, get a head start on Holiday resources and much … Continued

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Homeless Alliance of WNY hosts first-ever Supporting Older Adults National Panel in organization history

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESS PRESENTATION | HAWNY PRESENTATION   BUFFALO – It was a history-making day for the Homeless Alliance of Western New York as the organization hosted its first-ever Supporting Older Adults National Panel that was headlined by keynote speaker Dr. Yolanda Stevens of the National Alliance to End Homelessness this past Thursday, … Continued

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Liftoff Western New York hosts important Housing as a Building Block of Early Childhood Development panel

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BUFFALO – Liftoff Western New York hosted its Strong Foundations: Housing as a Building Block of Early Childhood Development panel this past Friday (September 12) inside The Buffalo History Museum. The talk brought together some of the biggest leaders in homelessness and early childhood development throughout the Western New York region that included New York … Continued

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Why Data Matters

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Author: Josiah Lyon, MSW Intern One of the most crucial jobs we need to do to end homelessness may not be what you expect. Beyond guiding people experiencing homelessness home, supporting them in their needs, and providing them with opportunities, we also need good quality data. Communities receiving U.S. government funding are required to use … Continued

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Coming Together to Build a Better Future

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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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