News 12: YP Senior Residence Ribbon Cutting
June 5, 2025
News 12 reports on the grand opening of VOA-GNY’s YP Senior Residence in the Bronx.
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City & State: Jeffrey Ginsburg Recognized as a Nonprofit Trailblazer
May 20, 2025
Jeffrey Ginsburg, President and CEO of VOA-GNY, is named as an innovative leader serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
City & State: Eric Lee Featured On Inaugural List of Noteworthy Asian American Leaders
May 8, 2025
Eric Lee, Director of Public Policy at VOA-GNY, was included on the list for advancing policy that supports New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
New York Times: VOA-GNY Owed Millions In Late Payments From New York City
May 6, 2025
New York City owes over $1 billion for rendered critical social services, reports The New York Times.
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.
VOA-GNY Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Celebrate Launch of Housing Innovation Fund
April 25, 2025
VOA-GNY rang The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the launch of our new $20 million Housing Innovation Fund.
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.