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Help us promote our message and recent press hits to help advocate for a continued ESSHI commitment on social media!
Sample tweets to use are below!
SAMPLE TWEETS
1.11.21 New York must invest in supportive housing to rebuild communities, create jobs
"Supportive housing is more than just a moral good: it's also the smart choice to help rebuild our economy in the wake of COVID." @theNetworkNY @depaul_org. @NYGovCuomo fund supportive housing in the executive budget! #SaveSupportiveHousing@4NYNYHousing https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2021/01/11/essay-new-york-budget-should-include-funding-supportive-housing/6621626002/
Development of supportive housing creates jobs, transforms neighborhoods & leverages billions in non-state funding. Example: @depaul_org's Carriage Factory Apartments created 71 homes + 300 construction jobs. @NYGovCuomo #SaveSupportiveHousing! https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2021/01/11/essay-new-york-budget-should-include-funding-supportive-housing/6621626002/
@NYGovCuomo's 2016 20K supportive housing plan has allowed for real progress - but if he fails to fund the next phase in his budget it will all be jeopardized AND he'll be abandoning thousands of homeless NYers relying on him. #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2021/01/11/essay-new-york-budget-should-include-funding-supportive-housing/6621626002/
12.30.20 'A moral emergency': Faith leaders call on Cuomo to fund next phase of homeless housing
More than 130 NYS faith leaders call on @NYGovCuomo to fund next phase of his 20,000 unit/15 year supportive housing commitment. @interfaithassem @NYSCofChurches@4NYNYHousing @theNetworkNY #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/faith-leaders-call-on-Cuomo-to-fund-extra-housing-15834284.php?IPID=Times-Union-HP-CP-Spotlight
130+ faith leaders call need to continue funding supportive housing a ‘moral emergency’ urging @NYGovCuomo to fund next 7K units over next 5 yrs in upcoming budget @interfaithassem @NYSCofChurches @4NYNYHousing @theNetworkNY #SaveSupportiveHousing. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/faith-leaders-call-on-Cuomo-to-fund-extra-housing-15834284.php?IPID=Times-Union-HP-CP-Spotlight
Homeless New Yorkers face ‘no room at the inn’ say 130+ faith leaders urging @NYGovCuomo to fund next 7K units of promised supportive housing next year. @interfaithassem @NYSCofChurches@4NYNYHousing @theNetworkNY https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/faith-leaders-call-on-Cuomo-to-fund-extra-housing-15834284.php?IPID=Times-Union-HP-CP-Spotlight
12.30.20 To help Syracuse thrive, Gov. Cuomo must commit to supportive housing (Commentary)
"NY faces a very challenging fiscal climate. But re-upping ESSHI is a prudent, progressive commitment that will further NY's national status as a leader while ending chronic homelessness." @theNetworkNY @Housing_Visions.@NYGovCuomo #SaveSupportiveHousinghttps://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2020/12/to-help-syracuse-thrive-gov-cuomo-must-commit-to-supportive-housing-commentary.html
Chronic homelessness is increasing statewide. @NYGovCuomo's 2016 20K commitment is the only supportive housing funding stream upstate & has run out. Upstate needs supportive housing too! @NYGovCuomo renew your 20K commitment. #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2020/12/to-help-syracuse-thrive-gov-cuomo-must-commit-to-supportive-housing-commentary.html
"The long-term solution to homelessness is the continued development of permanent supportive housing ...As the need continues to rise, it’s critical that @NYGovCuomodouble down on this promise." @theNetworkNY @Housing_Visions op-ed. #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2020/12/to-help-syracuse-thrive-gov-cuomo-must-commit-to-supportive-housing-commentary.html
12.9.20. Report: Homelessness for Single Adults in NYC Reaches Record High
"The homelessness crisis among single adults has been exacerbated by Covid-19." - Giselle Routhier, @NYHomeless. @NYGovCuomo must renew his commitment to build 20K units of supportive housing. #SaveSupportiveHousing#HousingIsHealthcare. @4NYNYHousing https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/12/09/report-finds-homelessness-for-single-adults-reaches-record-high
Homelessness for single adults in NYC reaches record high. We are calling are calling for the state to increase funding for permanent supportive housing for the homeless. @NYGovCuomo #SaveSupportiveHousing @4NYNYHousing https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/12/09/report-finds-homelessness-for-single-adults-reaches-record-high
COVID-19 exacerbated the homeless crisis w/ NYC hitting a record high 20,000 single adults in shelters. @NYGovCuomo increase funding for permanent supportive housing and fulfill your commitment to build 20K units! @4NYNYHousing#SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/12/09/report-finds-homelessness-for-single-adults-reaches-record-high
12.9.20 As 20+ New Yorkers sleep in homeless shelters, advocates press Cuomo for action
"The governor & legislature did not invest in supportive housing just because it’s the morally right thing to do...it is sound economics."-@LauraMascuch in @amNewYork on need for a renewed 20K supportive housing commitment from @NYGovCuomo.@4NYNYHousing https://www.amny.com/news/advocates-seek-cuomo-action-to-lower-nyc-homeless-rate/
As a record number of homeless men & women were recorded in city shelters in October, we are asking @NYGovCuomo to finish the job on a 2016 promise to create 20,000 units of supportive housing. @4NYNYHousing in @amNewYork.#SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.amny.com/news/advocates-seek-cuomo-action-to-lower-nyc-homeless-rate/
In the past decade, the number of homeless single adults in shelters has more than doubled. @NYGovCuomo must re-up his commitment to build 20K desperately needed supportive housing units. @4NYNYHousing in @amNewYork.#SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.amny.com/news/advocates-seek-cuomo-action-to-lower-nyc-homeless-rate/
12.9.20 COVID-19 Pandemic Driving Homelessness In NYC To Record Levels, Advocates Say
“Homelessness is expensive. W/o stable housing, very vulnerable people cycle in & out of shelters, prisons, jails & state psychiatric centers...supportive housing saves the state money."-@LauraMascuch. @NYGovCuomo fulfill your 20K commitment! @4NYNYHousing https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/12/09/covid-pandemic-driving-homelessness-in-nyc-to-record-levels-advocates-say/
For the first time the number of single adults sleeping in NYC shelters reached over 20,000. This is astronomical. State supportive housing funding has run out. @NYGovCuomo must renew funding in the executive budget. @4NYNYHousing#SaveSupportiveHousing https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/12/09/covid-pandemic-driving-homelessness-in-nyc-to-record-levels-advocates-say/
“This dire homelessness crisis among single adults has been exacerbated by COVID-19, which has already forced more individuals into homelessness & will likely worsen in the coming months."Giselle Routhier @NYHomeless. @NYGovCuomo#SaveSupportiveHousing. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/12/09/covid-pandemic-driving-homelessness-in-nyc-to-record-levels-advocates-say/
12.08.2020. The supportive housing N.Y. needs now.
"The pandemic has taught us that that housing is not merely health care. It's also a matter of life and death." @NYHomeless @CSHInfo @theNetworkNY on need for renewed ESSHI 20K supportive housing unit commitment. @NYGovCuomo #SaveSupportiveHousing
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-supportive-housing-finally-20201208-a7763ts6rrb4fal3y2iskslpqe-story.html?mc_cid=f3a2aa32e1&mc_eid=e85f2c52bf
"Failing to prioritize supportive housing investments in the short-term will hold dire economic consequences for years to come." @theNetworkNY @CSHInfo @NYHomeless @NYDailyNews.@NYGovCuomo fulfill your ESSHI 20K commitment! #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-supportive-housing-finally-20201208-a7763ts6rrb4fal3y2iskslpqe-story.html?mc_cid=f3a2aa32e1&mc_eid=e85f2c52b
The COVID mortality rate for homeless NYers in shelters is 78% higher than the city average. @theNetworkNY @CSHInfo @NYHomeless in @NYDailyNews. #HousingisHealthcare.@NYGovCuomo We need more permanent supportive housing. #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-supportive-housing-finally-20201208-a7763ts6rrb4fal3y2iskslpqe-story.html?mc_cid=f3a2aa32e1&mc_eid=e85f2c52bf
11.26.20. New York agencies are asked to cut, service providers warn of impact.
"We don't have a dime left, so it is incredibly important that @NYGovCuomo re-up the commitment for the next phase, the next 5 years, for 7k units of the 14k that are left." @LauraMascuch re: state funding ESSHI in @timesunion #SaveSupportiveHousing https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/As-agencies-are-asked-to-cut-support-service-15753982.php#photo-19187951
W/o funds to meet state goal of 20K supportive housing units through ESSHI, protects will not progress. NY has a homelessness crisis. We must continue to build housing for homeless NYers! @NYGovCuomo re-up ESSHI! #SaveSupportiveHousing @4NYNYHousing https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/As-agencies-are-asked-to-cut-support-service-15753982.php#photo-19187951
11.24.20 Advocates push for more supportive housing to address homelessness.
We are calling on @NYGovCuomo for a continued state commitment for supportive housing. Read @4NYNYHousing letter in @timesunion. #SaveSupportiveHousing https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/291140/housing-advocates-push-for-more-supportive-housing-to-address-homelessness/
"The urgency of addressing homelessness has only been magnified amidst the ongoing pandemic, which has dramatically underscored the fact that housing literally is health care.”-@4NYNYHousing in @timesunion. @NYGovCuomo re-up ESSHI! #SaveSupportivehousing https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/291140/housing-advocates-push-for-more-supportive-housing-to-address-homelessness/
11.19.20. Westchester is suffering a housing crisis. ESSHI program can help.
"W/o new 5yr commitment in this yr's budget for next 7K supportive housing units, this successful program will end. And so will the hope of transforming more lives & communities.”-@RichWesthab @Westhab1981. @NYGovCuomo re-up ESSHI. #SaveSupportiveHousing
https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/2020/11/19/westchester-suffering-housing-crisis-esshi-program-can-help/3764175001/
Congrats @Westhab1981 on topping-off Dayspring Commons. TY @AndreaSCousins @JamaalBowmanNY for your support. This project would not be possible w/o ESSHI funding, which is set to expire. @NYGovCuomo must re-up ESSHI in 2021 budget! #SaveSupportiveHousing
https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/2020/11/19/westchester-suffering-housing-crisis-esshi-program-can-help/3764175001/
.@RichWesthab gets it right: "We simply cannot afford to end successful programs like ESSHI that invest in underserved communities and give formerly homeless households a fighting chance."@Westhab1981 #SaveSupportiveHousing @NYGovCuomo @4NYNYHousing
https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/2020/11/19/westchester-suffering-housing-crisis-esshi-program-can-help/3764175001/
11.11.20. Affordable Housing For Veterans Comes To Port Jefferson Station
In 2016 @NYGovCuomo committed to create 20K supportive housing units across NY, which funds housing like new @concernhousing residence. The first 5-yrs of funds have run out; we need a renewed commitment. #SaveSupportiveHousing
https://patch.com/new-york/portjefferson/affordable-housing-veterans-comes-port-jefferson-station
Congratulations @concernhousing on new supportive housing residence in Port Jefferson! Projects like this would not be possible without the state's ESSHI funding - which is is running out and should be re-upped ASAP. #SaveSupportiveHousing@NYGovCuomo
https://patch.com/new-york/portjefferson/affordable-housing-veterans-comes-port-jefferson-station
11.2.20. Affordable and Supportive Housing Development: Kingsbridge, the Bronx
Congrats @ca_nyc on River Ave groundbreaking! This project is funded in part w/ ESSHI, the state's commitment to fund 20K units of supportive housing/15 years. We are in year 5 of 1st phase & need to funding for next 5! #SaveSupportiveHousing @NYGovCuomo https://youtu.be/FPjIT6DvahI
Cal Hedigan @ca_nyc get's it right. We need Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) to be renewed to ensure continued development of supportive housing. #SaveSupportiveHousing @NYGovCuomo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPjIT6DvahI&feature=youtu.be