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Supportive housing - permanent, independent, affordable housing in which comprehensive on-site services are available, is the City, State and Federal solution to helping vulnerable populations live independently in the community. Yet, despite research indicating that more than 35% of all homeless youth in NYC self-identify as Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender, there is currently no permanent supportive housing in the City for this population. West End Intergenerational Residence seeks to address this issue by creating the True Colors Residence, a new construction with 30 studio apartments and program space on 154th Street in Central Harlem.
Residents will have apartment leases and will be responsible for paying affordable rent based on income. They will receive ongoing job readiness and placement assistance to help them obtain employment suitable to their skills and interests. Other on-site services will include life skills coaching and assistance with budgeting, education, health issues, nutrition, and basic independent living skills, along with counseling as needed for mental health or substance use issues.
True Colors Residence is a collaborative effort conceived by West End's Executive Director Colleen Jackson, musical artist Cyndi Lauper and her manager Lisa Barbaris to provide quality housing and support services to 30 homeless LGBT youth who are often ostracized even within the homeless community. Ms. Lauper and Ms. Barbaris are strong supporters of West End and will have an ongoing supportive role with the project.
OUR PARTNERS
- Gay Men of African Descent
- Rehoboth Temple
- Metropolitan Community Church of New York
- Hetrick Martin Institute
- William F. Ryan Center
- LGBT Community Center
- Palladia
BACKGROUND ON WEST END INTERGENERATIONAL RESIDENCE
West End Intergenerational Residence opened its doors in 1989. We own our primary building at 483 West End Avenue, Manhattan, a 12-story, 94-unit project that provides transitional housing for 54 homeless young mothers and their children, and permanent supportive housing for 40 low-income and formerly homeless older adults. In addition, West End provides contracted building management and services at two low-income permanent housing facilities located in Hamilton Heights and East Harlem.
For more information visit www.intergenerational.org
If you live in Harlem, please sign the petition:
http://www.gopetition.com/online/23158.html
Supportive housing - permanent, independent, affordable housing in which comprehensive on-site services are available, is the City, State and Federal solution to helping vulnerable populations live independently in the community. Yet, despite research indicating that more than 35% of all homeless youth in NYC self-identify as Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender, there is currently no permanent supportive housing in the City for this population. West End Intergenerational Residence seeks to address this issue by creating the True Colors Residence, a new construction with 30 studio apartments and program space on 154th Street in Central Harlem.
Residents will have apartment leases and will be responsible for paying affordable rent based on income. They will receive ongoing job readiness and placement assistance to help them obtain employment suitable to their skills and interests. Other on-site services will include life skills coaching and assistance with budgeting, education, health issues, nutrition, and basic independent living skills, along with counseling as needed for mental health or substance use issues.
True Colors Residence is a collaborative effort conceived by West End's Executive Director Colleen Jackson, musical artist Cyndi Lauper and her manager Lisa Barbaris to provide quality housing and support services to 30 homeless LGBT youth who are often ostracized even within the homeless community. Ms. Lauper and Ms. Barbaris are strong supporters of West End and will have an ongoing supportive role with the project.
OUR PARTNERS
- Gay Men of African Descent
- Rehoboth Temple
- Metropolitan Community Church of New York
- Hetrick Martin Institute
- William F. Ryan Center
- LGBT Community Center
- Palladia
BACKGROUND ON WEST END INTERGENERATIONAL RESIDENCE
West End Intergenerational Residence opened its doors in 1989. We own our primary building at 483 West End Avenue, Manhattan, a 12-story, 94-unit project that provides transitional housing for 54 homeless young mothers and their children, and permanent supportive housing for 40 low-income and formerly homeless older adults. In addition, West End provides contracted building management and services at two low-income permanent housing facilities located in Hamilton Heights and East Harlem.
For more information visit www.intergenerational.org
If you live in Harlem, please sign the petition:
http://www.gopetition.com/online/23158.html