The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochulannounced a $20 million in state investment to strengthen youth programs. These initiatives are being developed in diverse communities across the state and aim to prevent violence, promote youth development, support mental health and create economic opportunities.
The funds will be forwarded via the RISE project (English acronym for Respond, invest, support, strengthen). The initiative is led by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), which aims to strengthen the work and expand the impact of community organizations already operating in the area.
As the government explains in detail in a press release, The funds will be used to finance various types of programs, such as:
“Keeping our communities safe starts with investing in our young people,” Hochul said, adding, “Through RISE projectWe invest real resources in violence prevention, mental health support, job training and life skills development. so that our young New Yorkers have the tools they need to succeed.”.
The governor remarked In addition, the investment aims to strengthen local organizations so that they can work directly with young people. and strengthen families in every community.
The current edition of the program marks the third round of funding for the seven communities Albany, Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Newburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, and it will be the first year of support Hempstead, Troy and Utica. Each of these ten locations receives $2 million.
There is a steering committee in every city RISE project that monitors the initiative, promotes collaboration and defines what Programs are funded and local capacity is strengthened to address factors contributing to violence.
Recently, Hochul unveiled another win-win financing for New Yorkers. The governor will lead to an investment of $45.9 million in conditional grants, with the aim of promoting the construction of up to 8,389 new affordable properties.
The resources are aimed at people who are confronted with this critical living situations, older adults and other groups who are experiencing extraordinary circumstances, the New York government emphasized in a statement.
The investment will be channeled through the initiative Supportive housing construction for the imperial state (Esshifor its acronym in English). According to the governor’s office The program will provide nearly $46 million in projects that consider not only the construction of housing units but also the financing of supporting services The goal is to promote housing stability for homeless people in the state.
In practice, the grants will cover operating costs and related services affordable housing for various vulnerable groups, including:
They have made this clear from the state government The funds awarded are conditional and dependent on the projects receiving capital financing. These include new construction initiatives, the conversion of non-residential properties or the renovation of residential properties that are not regulated as a prerequisite for funding.
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