Also, on Friday, the Court of Appeals I lifted the block It allows the orders to be enforced while lawsuits against these orders pass courts regarding executive orders seeking to end government support for the DEI programme. It is not clear how this will affect payments for these specific programs.
Part of HUD, funds Continuous care The program supports housing for homeless individuals and families. In New York City, the program funds approximately 11,000 homes through short-term apartments, supportive housing and rental grants paid on private property.
The city’s Continuum of Care Coalition reported that 26 programs have expired or expired this month.
The delay in federal funding, coupled with changing conditions and current new court orders, added uncertainty to local organisations struggling to deal with the already growing homeless crisis.
More than 140,000 people in New York City lack stable housing, according to a recent day count.
Fred Shack, CEO City routea nonprofit that previously houses homeless adults, said the changing language of the HUD agreement is concerned. His organization has received a $271,000 federal grant to run an apartment in Midtown, New York City, he told Gossamist.
“If that money runs out, it will have a big impact on our ability to provide the same level of service,” Shack said.
HUD also notified that nonprofits no longer need to follow First housing Model Gossa Mist added.
This model now allows people to acquire housing without first meeting conditions such as drinking or employment. Critics say the change could make it difficult for organizations to maintain funding and continue their work.
In the post x Thursday, HUD Secretary Scott Turner The Continuum of Care program claimed it was being used to promote “an agenda that awakens at the expense of those in need.”
He emphasized that federal grants are now open to faith-based organizations and will not be used to promote diversity, abortion access, or policies that support undocumented immigrants.
Last week, Fair Housing Group with grants in Massachusetts, Idaho, Texas and Ohio filed lawsuits against HUD, the US Doge Services, and Turner for its HUD secret capabilities, claiming it would hurt efforts to combat evictions and housing discrimination.
Nicole Branca, CEO New Destiny Househelping to support domestic violence survivors in safe housing in New York, said her organization has always used federal funds for rent and housing support.
“100% of federal funding depends on keeping people in the way that they house people, so I’m not worried about meeting the situation,” Blanca said.
New York City officials say they are considering new requirements for HUD.
