City & State: Catherine Trapani Named as Notable Figure Shaping NYC Policy
April 30, 2025
Catherine Trapani, AVP of Public Policy at VOA-GNY, earned the recognition as a longtime advocate for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and poverty.
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Bloomberg: VOA-GNY’s Housing Innovation Fund Offers a Sustainable Solution to Developing Affordable Housing
April 23, 2025
The Housing Innovation Fund allows VOA-GNY to overcome barriers and compete with larger, for-profit developers, Bloomberg reports.
The New York Times: When They Go Home After Working All Day, It’s Not to a Home
April 16, 2025
VOA-GNY’s Jamaica Women’s Employment Shelter was mentioned in an article in the New York Times. Read the article here.
Daily News: Successful program to battle street homelessness in NYC undermined by bureaucratic barriers
February 1, 2025
In a recent article in the Daily News, VOA-GNY’s Street to Home pilot program was mentioned as one of the solutions to combat street homelessness using a Housing First approach. Catherine Trapani, VOA-GNY’s AVP of Public Policy, notes that thousands of vacant supportive housing units could be used immediately for Housing First without risk, potentially housing more people. Read the full article here.
City & State: Brian Moriarty Named 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care, Advocates for Housing First as the Solution to Unsheltered Homelessness
January 31, 2025
Brian Moriarty, our Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health and Specialized Housing, has been recognized as one of City & State New York’s 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care. Read more about Brian’s work and accomplishments here. In a recent article for City & State New York, Brian discusses how the Housing First approach is a critical first step toward recovery and self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. By providing stable housing, individuals can focus on improving their health, seeking treatment for substance use disorders, and pursuing employment opportunities. Read the full article here.
City & State: Housing First Approach is a Critical First Step Toward Recovery
January 17, 2025
In a recent article for City & State New York, Brian Moriarty, VOA-GNY’s AVP of Behavioral Health and Specialized Housing, discusses how the Housing First approach is a critical first step toward recovery and self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. By providing stable housing, individuals can focus on improving their health, seeking treatment for substance use disorders, and pursuing employment opportunities. Read the full article here.
VOA-GNY Named Co-Developer of Transformative Affordable Housing Project on Staten Island
January 2, 2025
Rendering of Hillside Grove in Staten Island.
Advocating to Pass the SAFE Shelter Act covered by PIX 11
December 19, 2024
Volunteers of America-Greater New York along with elected officials and community leaders were urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the SAFE Shelter Act that would help single domestic violence survivors have access to safe shelter.
VOA-GNY President & CEO Recognized by City & State and PoliticsNY
December 12, 2024
Noelle Withers, Executive Vice President and Chief Program Officer Volunteers of America-Greater New York, was recognized by City & State New York as one of their 2023 Above & Beyond Innovators.
Op-Ed: Some domestic violence survivors need more help
November 22, 2024
“We have a responsibility to meet domestic violence survivors where they are at when seeking shelter. The SAFE Shelter Act would ensure that providers can serve those who need it most without risking fiscal insolvency. Signing this legislation is a logical and important next step for Gov. Hochul to take to ensure New York is a safe haven for domestic violence survivors — no matter whether they are on this journey with family members or alone.” Catherine Trapani, AVP of Public Policy at Volunteers of America-Greater New York joins Wendy Linsalata, Executive Director of L.I. AgainstDomestic Violence, urging Governor Hochul…