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This resolution commends Brooklyn Community Housing and Services for hosting its Talented Brooklyn Gala and recognizes its work supporting formerly homeless individuals and families.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of comprehensive support services. by commending BCHS, the resolution draws attention to the critical role that wraparound services like mental health care, job training, and case management play in helping formerly homeless individuals and families achieve stability and independence.
Recognizes effective homelessness intervention models. the resolution acknowledges BCHS’s track record of successfully transitioning residents into permanent housing, which may encourage support for proven strategies in addressing homelessness.
Celebrates community-based, innovative solutions. BCHS’s long-term commitment to neighborhoods like Fort Greene shows the value of locally rooted organizations that understand and serve their communities’ specific needs.
Encourages public recognition of social service achievements. by noting the awards and accolades BCHS has received, the resolution helps elevate the visibility of effective nonprofits, which can foster greater public and private investment in similar initiatives.
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Honor Brooklyn Housing Gala
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Senate Resolution No. 2000 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMENDING Brooklyn Community Housing and Services upon the occasion of hosting its Talented Brooklyn Gala on May 10, 2017 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2000 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMENDING Brooklyn Community Housing and Services upon the occasion of hosting its Talented Brooklyn Gala on May 10, 2017 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those organizations within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Brooklyn Community Housing and Services upon the occasion of hosting its Talented Brooklyn Gala on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 501 Union in Gowanus, Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, In addition, this auspicious event will feature the 9th Annual Brooklyn Community Housing and Services Resident Art Show, highlighting the borough's world-renown creativity and diversity; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1978, Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (BCHS) is committed to ending homelessness in Brooklyn and empowering all the residents of its home community of Fort Greene and the surrounding neighborhoods through innovative and comprehensive social, educational and job-training programs that enable residents to achieve maximum independence; and WHEREAS, Every year, BCHS provides clean and safe supportive housing and services to more than 1,000 formerly homeless families and single adults and helps them to learn how to live independently; and WHEREAS, BCHS' programs provide short-term, transitional and permanent housing, homelessness prevention, personalized case management, mental health care, on-site nursing, vocational training, substance abuse counselling, recreational activities and other vital services; and WHEREAS, For its steadfast and unremitting commitment to the community, BCHS has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 1993 Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence, and the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award for the Model SRO Initiative by the Corporation for Supportive Housing; and WHEREAS, This vital organization was also the winner of the 1995 Chemical Bank Affordable Housing Competition and earned a perfect score on its annual program evaluation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and WHEREAS, Moreover, BCHS was recognized by the New York City Department of Homeless Services for placing 100% of "housing-ready" homeless families into permanent housing in 2004, and once again in
2009, for placing 98% of its families; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the… Show allHide
2009, for placing 98% of its families; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Brooklyn Community Housing and Services upon the occasion of hosting its Talented Brooklyn Gala on May 10, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brooklyn Community Housing and Services.
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