HIV/AIDS & U.S. Government Assistance: Housing in Eastern States

Policy Toolkit: Resources (Regularly Updated)
From National AIDS Housing Coalition
New York Policymakers Grilled Over HIV/AIDS Housing Help (February 10, 2012)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HASA Officials' Testimony Contradicts Reality (February 9, 2012)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York State Awards $19 Million for Supportive Housing (January 4, 2012)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pennsylvania: Housing and HIV Go Hand in Hand (December 20, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medicaid Redesign Team Recommends Housing Supports for People With HIV (December 15, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York's New HASA Policy Snubs People With Substance Abuse Issues (December 6, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Harlem United Forced to Pay $27K in Brokers' Fees Due to HASA Cuts (November 29, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
NYC Council Votes to Sue DHS Over "Prove You're Homeless" Policy (November 29, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
NYC Brokers Refuse to Work With AIDS Housing Groups (October 13, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Number of Single Adults in NYC Shelters Jumps 17 Percent (September 20, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
With Housing Discrimination Rampant, One Man Struggles to Find a Home (September 1, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Delaware: Mother Teresa House Offers Housing for People With HIV/AIDS (August 29, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Real Estate Firms, Landlord Sued for Discriminating Against Disabled New Yorkers Living With AIDS (August 26, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Gaps in NYC's Housing Program Leave Tough Choices for People With HIV (August 2011)
In Gotham Gazette
Survey Shows New NYC Policies Undermine Housing Stability (August 1, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
NYC Budget Numbers Confirmed; Supportive Housing Saved (June 28, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
NYC Council and Mayor Reach Budget Agreement; Supportive Housing, Momentum Project Restored (June 27, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Down to the Wire, Advocates Still Fighting Mayor's Budget (June 22, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
City Homeless Numbers (Surprise!) Convince No One (May 2, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Advocates Angry Over HASA Advisory Board Delays (March 17, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
If You Lived Here: HIV and Housing -- Homes for Hope, Part Two: A Blog Entry by Candace Y. A. Montague (March 1, 2011)
Dr. Jenkins continued to build her dream by adding a fifth property right next to the first four buildings that were currently in use. It needed major renovations.
From The Body
If You Lived Here: HIV and Housing -- Homes for Hope, Part One: A Blog Entry by Candace Y. A. Montague (February 28, 2011)
In this third entry to the series, we learn about Dr. Veronica Jenkins a medical professional who wanted to provide housing for her HIV positive patients.
From The Body
In NYC, Housing Search for the Poor Just Got Harder (February 17, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
City Limits Explores Future of AIDS Housing Bill (February 9, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Bloomberg's Smoke-and-Mirrors Homeless Count Starts Tonight (January 31, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Home Is Life Rally Leaves a Message at the Wilson Building: A Blog Entry by Candace Y.A. Montague (November 30, 2010)
"It's time to hold the [Washington, D.C.] city government accountable for the millions of dollars that was set aside for AIDS that has seemed to disappear over the years," says Christine Campbell, rally organizer.
From The Body
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Activists Call on City to Cut AIDS Housing Waiting List (November 12, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Homeless Activists Carry Out Triple Interruption at City Council Meeting (October 27, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York City Restores HIV/AIDS Cut (October 27, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Video: Homeless Activists Disrupt Hearing; Jackson, Dilan Agree to Meeting (October 20, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
HASA Agrees to Discuss AIDS Housing Problems; Protesters Deliver Grievances to Doar (October 14, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Facing an Impossible Bureaucracy, HASA Clients Speak Out (October 13, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York: HASA Report Downplays Egregious Delays, Growing SRO Crisis (October 6, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Glick, Quinn and Others Continue to Decry Paterson's Rent Cap Veto (September 30, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Join a Facebook and Twitter Campaign to Fight NY Gov. Paterson's Rent Cap Veto! (September 22, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Angered by Paterson Veto, New Yorkers Protest Outside Governor's Office (September 20, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York Governor Vetoes More Rent Relief for HIV/AIDS Patients (September 20, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Is Governor Paterson Bad at Math? (September 19, 2010)
In POZ
Pennsylvania: Activists Ask Philadelphia to Expand Subsidized Housing for AIDS Patients (July 7, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People With AIDS March Through State Capitol; Hold Prayer Vigil Outside Governor's Office (June 30, 2010)
From New York City AIDS Housing Network
New York: Housing Subsidy Has a High-Profile Foe (April 30, 2010)
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is lobbying Gov. David Patterson not to sign into law a bill that would cap the amount of income some city residents with HIV/AIDS pay for rent.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Action Alert: Tell Paterson to Keep His Promise and Sign 30 Percent Rent Cap Bill! (April 29, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Prevent Homelessness Among People With HIV/AIDS (April 28, 2010)
HIV-positive New Yorkers call on Governor Paterson to keep promise & quickly sign into law.
From New York City AIDS Housing Network
NYS Senate Passes 30 Percent Rent Cap Bill! Now On to the Governor (April 27, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
J'Mia Edwards, "Public Face of AIDS in the District" Makes a Fresh Start, Film Debut (April 14, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York: AIDS Rent Cap Clears Hurdle (January 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Right Way to Break Out of Prison (January 11, 2010)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York: Silver Supports Help for Tenants With HIV/AIDS (January 11, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
D.C. Gives HUD Revised Accountability Plan for AIDS Funding (December 22, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Housing and Urban Development Threatens to Cut Off D.C. AIDS Funding Next Year (November 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV/AIDS Rent Cap Urged in New York City (October 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
City Council Passes Resolution Backing Affordable Housing for Low-Income New Yorkers With HIV/AIDS (September 30, 2009)
Resolution sends strong signal to Albany to pass legislation that would prevent 11,000 New Yorkers from losing their homes.
To read PDF, click here.
From New York City AIDS Housing Network
Tom's Triumph: 30 Percent Rent Cap Passes Senate (July 20, 2009)
Senator Tom Duane rains fire on Republicans, secures Senate passage of rent cap for poor people with HIV.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Three Bills That Will Assist People Living With HIV (July 17, 2009)
Gay Men's Health Crisis commends lead sponsor Tom Duane and entire Senate.
From Gay Men's Health Crisis
HOPWA Recipients' Day in Court (July 17, 2009)
Federal court to decide if HOPWA recipients can sue over 30% rent cap law.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
New York Lawmakers Should Pass Bill Capping Amount Low-Income Residents With HIV Pay for Housing, Columnist Says (June 1, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pennsylvania: Calcutta House Offers Safe Haven (May 21, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine: Peabody Center Gets HUD Grant for Housing (May 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pennsylvania: Mantua Facility That Caters to Families Coping With HIV/AIDS Shutters Its Doors (April 6, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington, D.C., Homeless Center Offers More Than Just Shelter to People With HIV (December 2, 2008)
In The Washington Times
A Harlem Renaissance (October 23, 2008)
After 17 years, Stand Up Harlem Houses opens despite years of obstacles.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Mandatory Managed Care for People With HIV/AIDS on Medicaid? (October 21, 2008)
From New York City AIDS Housing Network
New York City's HASA For ALL Campaign: Advocating for Homeless People With and at Risk for HIV (May/June 2008)
A model campaign for activists around the country
To read PDF, click here.
In Solidarity Project, from Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
A Place to Call Home: Housing Help for New Yorkers With HIV (October 2004)
A report on supportive housing for HIVers, including profiles of New York City housing support groups.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
New York HIV/AIDS Services Administration Fails Homeless, Audit Finds (July 3, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Housing Agency Delivers More Than $60 Million to Massachusetts (May 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vermont: Pownal Woman Will Open Home to People With AIDS (December 10, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Hampshire: AIDS Housing Grant (November 8, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York City: Eyesore Becomes a Haven for Needy (October 2, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For Adults Only: HIV+ and 50+ -- A Housing Program (November 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
"Streetwork" in New York City (June 11, 1999)
From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Single-Room Occupancy Hotels: Possible Solutions and Alternatives (September 1998)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Hellish Conditions at Single-Room Occupancy Hotels (August 1998)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive